Housekeeper Seasonal

Summary of Position

North Cascades Institute (NCI) is seeking a Seasonal Housekeeper to play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sustainability of our facilities and grounds. As a member of the Operations Team, the Housekeeper will be based at the Institute's Environmental Learning Center (ELC) within North Cascades National Park. This remote location is subject to unique environmental conditions, including rockslides, wildfire smoke, wildlife presence, occasional flooding, snow‑covered roads, and avalanches.

This is a seasonal, full‑time position reporting to the Operations Manager. Dates of employment are February 24 – June 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning
  • Perform routine cleaning of the Learning Center's facilities, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, organizing, and restocking.
  • Ensure that all rooms are cleaned and inspected according to established standards.
  • Maintain campus garbage and recycling containers.
  • Keep supply closets orderly, clean, and well‑stocked.
  • Promptly report maintenance or housekeeping issues to the supervisor and immediately address hazards encountered during duties.
  • Comply with infection‑control policies as trained.
  • Perform pest control removal as trained.
  • Clean staff housing and perform deep‑cleaning projects as assigned.
  • Properly use and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
• Laundry
  • Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry for participant lodges and other accommodations as assigned.
  • Maintain an orderly, clean, and functional laundry room.
• General
  • Assist with routine groundskeeping (e.g., weed removal, thinning native plants, snow removal from pathways, debris clearing from trails) as assigned by the Operations Manager.
  • Clean Institute vehicles as assigned.
  • Respond to reasonable requests and customer feedback with professionalism.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and cross‑departmental work as assigned.
  • Use a computer to access email, inventory tools, employee timecards, and the Human Resources portal.
• Physical Demands
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  • Regularly use hands and arms to operate cleaning tools, vacuums, mops, and other housekeeping equipment.
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as laundry bags, cleaning supplies, and furniture.
  • May be required to climb stairs or ladders and work in confined or elevated spaces.
  • Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, including cold, heat, rain, snow, and uneven terrain.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for cleaning products or physical tasks.
  • Must remain alert, observant, and safety‑conscious while performing repetitive or physically demanding tasks.

Housing

Good quality housing is available through the Institute at $397/month including utilities, considerably below market rates. Private rooms in shared houses are typically available, but not guaranteed. In some cases, roommates in shared rooms may be required at $198.50/month.

Start Date

February 24, 2026

End Date

June 5, 2026

To Apply

Please apply online on our website by selecting the 'Apply Now' tab at the bottom of this page. Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority at North Cascades Institute. The Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship or any other basis prohibited by law in any of its policies or programs.

North Cascades Institute's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the hands‑on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers,…