Join the legacy of Meadow Brook Hall.
Explore all Meadow Brook Hall job opportunities, as well as the possibility of working within a National Historic Landmark and vibrant cultural center. Built by Alfred and Matilda Dodge Wilson, our historic house museum and events venue is located on the beautiful campus of Oakland University, where we are dedicated to delivering a world-class visitor experience, expanding our education and youth programs, and remaining an essential part of our diverse community.
Oakland University students are encouraged to apply. All applicable Meadow Brook Hall job opportunities will be posted through Handshake.
Meadow Brook Hall Job Opportunities
Meadow Brook is hiring several Facility Operations Associates. This job is currently open.
Position purpose: General museum housekeeping.
Duties and responsibilities: General housekeeping duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping and general cleaning of event spaces, offices and restrooms. Meadow Brook Hall is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark, therefore, additional duties include cleaning of the historical objects and spaces. Collections care training will be provided.
Qualifications: HS graduation or equivalent combination of education & experience. Perform physically active work including vacuuming, dusting, mopping & general cleaning of event spaces, offices rooms & restrooms. Must be able to lift 40lbs. A physical will be required to verify the applicants’ ability to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, have a valid vehicle operator’s license & driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.
Schedule: This is a casual position working up to 19 hours per week. Some weekend hours required.
Meadow Brook is hiring several Museum Security Guards. This job is currently open.
Position purpose: Support Meadow Brook Hall’s Visitor Services team.
Duties and responsibilities: Please note that applicants for this position would ideally be interested in being a tour docent (i.e., learning the Meadow Brook Story and sharing it with visitors, either in a guided tour format, or a stationed tour format) as well as a museum store employee. However, we are willing to consider applicants who are interested in just one of those positions so please don’t hesitate to apply if only one of these areas are of interest to you!
Applicants are responsible for providing an enjoyable and meaningful experience for guests and for the interpretation of Meadow Brook Hall through positive and engaging guided and stationed tours. Museum Store duties include redeeming tour tickets, selling store merchandise, keeping the shop tidy during the shift, and stocking shelves when necessary.
Qualifications: Ability to work independently, service-oriented, professional appearance. Applicants must have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and be willing to learn. Applicants must be willing and able to stand/walk for a long period of time. Applicants should have an interest in interacting with people, comfortable speaking to groups, give good eye contact, and be quick to smile.
Applicants must be available and willing to work weekends and evenings.
Customer service experience is desired. Experience with operating and reconciling a cash register is also desired.
Experience or education in history, art, architecture or teaching can be helpful, although not required.
Schedule: Varies and will include weekend days and evenings, on occasion. Hours available will increase and/or decrease based on time of year and events schedule, with the most available during the summer and between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Meadow Brook is hiring several Facility Operations Associates. This job is currently open.
Position purpose: The facility operations team is responsible for the physical care and maintenance of the building and the preparation of rooms, event spaces and grounds for all programming at Meadow Brook Hall.
Duties and responsibilities: Set up and break down of tables, chairs, AV equipment, light housekeeping and general oversight of museum operations during events.
Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to perform physically active work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, shoveling, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting to perform various cleaning and set-up tasks. Frequent lifting, requiring the execution of up to 60 pounds of force to move and use supplies and use cleaning aids. Ability to lift and move furniture and event equipment. Ability to work independently. Completion of a physical to verify the applicant’s ability to perform the duties of the position. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Schedule: Shifts are mostly nights and weekends.
Meadow Brook is hiring several Museum Security Guards. This job is currently open.
Position purpose: Security of Meadow Brook Hall buildings, grounds and collections
Duties and responsibilities: Responsibilities include security of the building, grounds and collections during facility rental events. This position is responsible for closing/securing the building at the conclusion of events.
Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, experience or background in security, law enforcement or related field. Knowledge of or willingness to learn methods of proper art object handling and security of historic buildings and interiors. Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance carrier. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Schedule: Shifts are mostly nights and weekends.
