Housekeeper

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Make lives meaningful through making.<br></strong></p> <p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p> <p>Penland School of Craft is an international center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 420 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 16 teaching studios and 60 historic and contemporary buildings. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a staff of 50+. Penland operates with a $54 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $8.4 million. We are located about an hour northeast of Asheville, NC.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion</strong></p> <p>At Penland School of Craft, we believe that fostering a climate of equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our work. We are committed to creating a campus community free of discrimination, and we welcome everyone who supports this commitment.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background.</strong></p></div><table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Reports to: </strong>&nbsp;Services Manager</p> <p><strong>Department: </strong>Services</p> <p><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Temporary, May 18 - August 21, 2026</p> </td> <td> <p><strong>FLSA Status:</strong> Non-Exempt/Hourly</p> <p><strong>Start date: </strong>TBD</p> <p><strong>Last Updated: </strong>&nbsp;April 28, 2026</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>Penland Housekeepers support a welcoming and well-maintained campus by providing daily cleaning, room preparation, and basic upkeep of housing and workspaces for students, staff, instructors, and guests. Working closely with the services manager, this role helps ensure that campus facilities are clean, comfortable, safe, and ready for use year-round.</p> <p>Responsibilities include routine cleaning and sanitation, room turnovers, light maintenance tasks, inventory support, and responding to work orders. Housekeepers work both independently and as part of a team, use sound judgment to manage daily tasks, and contribute to a positive, respectful environment for the Penland community. This is a full-time, year-round position.</p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>General:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely