The Hillside Club seeks an on-site, live-in manager to support and facilitate activities for its 150+ members, outside renters, and maintenance of the private Club building.

The position includes the use of a private, upper-level 550 square foot 1-bedroom apartment for the live-in manager within our landmarked historic clubhouse with its vintage charms and all-redwood interior. All utilities and parking are included. A small fenced garden patio is available for use by the manager.

About The Hillside Club
The Hillside Club is a community-based membership organization supporting the arts and culture. Founded in 1898, it is Berkeley’s oldest club and has a rich history of architectural, civic, and cultural achievements. The Hillside Club’s stage and hall are a popular venue for artistic and cultural events.

Job description
The Hillside Club seeks an on-site, live-in manager to fulfill the following duties:

Promote and publicize the Club’s activities and member events

• Publicize events on the Club’s website, in print and social media.
• Prepare/distribute monthly newsletter to membership and interested public.
• Attend key Club events and engage with members.
• Engage with the community and recruit new members.

Manage events and rentals, including but not limited to:

• Schedule Club events and building rentals in consultation with the HSC Rental Committee.
• Meet with members and prospective clients to coordinate events and rentals.
• Execute and administer rental contracts, collect deposits, and keep track of payments from events and rentals for the Financial Secretary.
• Prepare the building for Club events and private rentals, including but not limited to: set up and take down of tables and chairs, public address and audio/visual equipment, and be present at events. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Manage day-to-day administration and maintenance of the Club building, including, but not limited to:

• Keep Club and grounds clean and the building secure.
• Answer the phone, receive and respond to electronic and paper mail.
• Handle routine maintenance and repairs.
• Provide access for repair persons and other persons authorized by the Board.
• Supervise and coordinate use of storage space; keep bathrooms and kitchen supplied.
• Report to Board President and make monthly presentation to the Board of Directors regarding the state of the building and ongoing needs of the Club.

Experience
We are looking for an upbeat, energetic and social person for this role with some if not all of the following qualifications:

• Reliable, timely and detail oriented
• Experience managing and maintaining property and facilities
• Experience interfacing with the general public
• Experience managing events and working with a small staff of volunteers
• Experience in communications, marketing/sales and graphic design
• Experience working with sound and audio visual equipment
• Computer literacy (basic desktop publishing, calendaring, mailing lists, etc.)

Compensation

Compensation consists of an annual salary of $54,080, and the use of the resident manager’s apartment, including utilities. The Club offers two weeks of paid vacation pursuant to Board policy and a SIMPLE IRA plan.

Our club is located in a highly desirable neighborhood of North Berkeley, with a vast array of amenities nearby. Within just a few blocks you will find coveted restaurants, cafés, individual shops and galleries, as well as grocery stores, pharmacies, bakeries and other practical resources. We are located very near the world-renowned UC Berkeley campus and all of its affiliated resources, such as the UC Art Museum, and Zellerbach and Hertz Halls for concerts and performances of all kinds.

How to apply

If you believe you have the necessary experience and skills to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of this position, while establishing rapport with our member community, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the following:

1. Your experience managing events and rental venues, including handling of rental contracts and receivables (cash and checks)
2. Your experience managing property and maintaining a facility
3. Your experience communicating with groups of people and producing marketing materials

Please also submit the names of three references, with contact information.

Please submit your response by August 31, 2021

Email: hiring@hillsideclub.org

Or post:

Hillside Club Manager Search Committee

2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709