Careers

Collections Intern – Summer 2025 

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

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to jobs@pittockmansion.org. Please include “Collections 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.  

Pittock Mansion seeks a detail-oriented Collections Intern to support stewardship of our historic artifacts. This role will assist with cataloging, documentation, research, and care of the museum’s permanent collections. They will also help with pulling together and offering collection cart activities to guests. The intern will gain hands-on experience with museum collections management systems and contribute to behind-the-scenes work vital to our mission. 

Ideal for: Students in museum studies, art history, library science, or related fields.
Qualifications: Strong organizational skills, proficiency with computer databases, interest in historical collections, and comfort working in collections storage environments. 

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.