After welcoming several key new additions to our staff team in 2021, we are now actively working to fill two positions key to our work:
North House is fueled by the focused efforts and inspired work of our team. After welcoming several key new additions to our team in the past 12 months, we are staffed for the time being. Keep checking back for future openings and Contact Us – info@artsmia.org – if you have any questions.
Registrar/Admin Coordinator
Application deadline: Feb 14, 2022 at Noon
Serve in a key role managing student enrollment, addressing student questions, tracking class waiting lists and coordinating enrollment launch dates. Additional duties: front office/school store hosting, daily finance duties and administrative support. Ideal qualifications include experience managing numerous administrative/programmatic details, utilizing financial systems, willingness to assist with varied projects; flexibility; creativity; significant experience utilizing computers data management systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; and a commitment to teamwork. Full time with benefits.
If you are interested in the position, please click here to request a full resource/application packet for the opening.
After you receive the packet, if you have questions about our search process please contact Liv Sulerud, Admin Director at lsulerud@northhouse.org.
Schooner Captain
Overview
The 42’ steel gaff-rigged schooner Hjordis is an important resource for North House Folk School, serving as an inspiring visual icon, a dynamic floating classroom, and an important program resource. Weather pending, Hjordis takes up to 6 passengers and 1 crew for 2-hour sailing excursions on Lake Superior.
The Captain will work alongside North House Folk School staff and volunteer crew to ensure passenger safety and comfort, help manage the care and operation of the schooner in addition to advancing the mission of North House Folk School. The Captain is a seasonal contract position for the entire duration or a portion of the time from May 15th to October 1st. Housing is not provided; North House will assist the Captain in pursuing suitable lodging.
Job Responsibilities
Daily Management of Schooner Hjordis
- actively steer and sail the boat with the help of volunteer crew
- participant safety and comfort, “dock talk” & liability waiver management
- assess weather and cancel sails when conditions necessitate
- educate passengers about sailing and Lake Superior as well as interpret North House Folk School’s mission
- conduct pre/post sail schooner system checks and routine maintenance
- manage participant log for sunset/full moon outings
Coordination with North House staff & other Captains
- assist with pre/post-season maintenance
- participate in monthly meetings
- coordinate sailing schedules and maintenance needs with North House staff
Collaboration with Sailing Interns and Volunteer Deckhands
- work cooperatively with interns and deckhands, providing training and coaching
- assist with pre-season training session and ongoing refreshers when possible
Skills and Qualifications
- U.S. Coast Guard OUPV license on Great Lakes and Inland Waters or the equivalent
- significant experience with sailing in general and preferably experience on Lake Superior
- background in education and working with the public
All crew members must be willing to undergo a background check and drug testing in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Matt Nesheim (mnesheim@northhouse.org).
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North House is fueled by the focused efforts and inspired work of our team. We are now actively working to fill a position key to our operations and campus:
Facilities Director
Application deadline: Aug 11, 2022 at Noon.
Serve in a key leadership role overseeing North House’s operations and facilities, improving the campus and classrooms, and meeting the essential day-to-day needs of campus. Additional duties: lead and collaborate with facilities team, work with facility committee, serve on lead staff, track project and fiscal details. Ideal qualifications include experience managing numerous operational/facility details, capacity to champion varied projects; flexibility and creativity; confidence using digital tools and systems; excellent oral and written communication skills; and a commitment to teamwork. Full time with benefits.
If you are interested in the position, please click here to request a full resource/application packet for the opening.
After you receive the packet, if you have questions about our search process please contact Liv Sulerud, Administrative Director at 218-387-9762 or info@northhouse.org.
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Equal Opportunity
North House Folk School is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, familial status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender stereotypes, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance or any other status protected by applicable law. North House Folk School welcomes and encourages applications by individuals from underrepresented groups in the fields of traditional craft and folk education.
