Careers

Accounting and Bookkeeping Intern – Summer 2025
Location: Pittock Mansion, Portland, OR
Schedule: ~16 hours/week, weekdays and some weekends
Pay: $18/hour
Duration: Early July –  Late August 2025 

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to jobs@pittockmansion.org. Please include “Accounting and Bookkeeping Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates must complete a background check before hiring. 

ABOUT PITTOCK MANSION: 

Pittock Mansion is a 1914 historic house museum, owned by the City of Portland, Parks and Recreation and operated by the Pittock Mansion Society. The premises include the Mansion, the Gate Lodge, and the Garage, with beautiful gardens adjacent to Pittock Vista Point. The mission of the organization is to inspire understanding and stewardship of Portland history through Pittock Mansion, its collections, and programs. Having grown to attract approximately 90,000 annual visitors in recent years, Pittock Mansion is one of the top tourist destinations in Portland.  

The Accounting and Bookkeeping Intern will support the financial operations of Pittock Mansion by assisting with routine accounting tasks such as data entry, invoice tracking, account reconciliation, and financial recordkeeping. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the fundamentals of nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping within a historic and cultural setting. 

Ideal for: Students interested in accounting, bookkeeping, nonprofit finance, or business administration.
Qualifications: Strong attention to detail, reliability, basic understanding of accounting principles, and familiarity with tools such as Excel or QuickBooks. 

Physical Qualifications: 

• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from work sites as needed. 

• This position requires the ability to navigate uneven terrain, including stairs and hills, at this historic site. Candidates should be comfortable with walking up hills and climbing stairs. 

• Must be able to lift 50 to 80 lbs. and can bend, lift, carry, and regularly climb stairs 

• Must be able to move, climb, and work from ladders, particularly using a specialized stair ladder to maintain the chandelier over the grand staircase. 

• Must be able to work outside in seasonal weather conditions 

• Ability to work in a shared / open space office environment. 

• Workstations may not be in a climate-controlled environment. 

• Wearing personal protective equipment (e.g., face covering, gloves) may be required. 

Pittock Mansion Society is committed to a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination.