Heritage Building Manager

Open: September 14 2026Close: September 29 2026Job Title: Building Manager Department: HeritageReports To: Division ManagerHours: 40 Hrs./Wk. Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 952 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:The Tribal Heritage Building Manager is responsible for the daily operation scheduling and stewardship of the Tribal Longhouse. This position ensures the Longhouse is used in accordance with Tribal policies cultural protocols and community needs. The Manager coordinates ceremonial educational and community events; oversees scheduling and logistics; manages contractors and projects; and ensures proper documentation and preservation of cultural Duties And Responsibilities:Building Operations & PoliciesDevelops implements and enforces policies and procedures governing the use of the Tribal building use aligns with Tribal cultural values traditions and general building operations safety and upkeep in coordination with relevant & Event CoordinationManages building scheduling for ceremonial educational (school-related) and community employee schedules and maintains an up-to-date building traditional and cultural events held within the tasks per project or event to staff volunteers or contractors as & Contract ManagementManages building-related projects from planning through contractor management including coordination compliance and performance logistics for events and projects including equipment supplies and space and evaluates project outcomes to ensure goals are & DocumentationLeads short- and long-term planning related to building use improvements and accurate documentation related to scheduling events contracts policies and oversight of the Tribal Longhouse reports and updates for Tribal leadership as & CommunicationWorks closely with Tribal departments employees and community as a point of contact for building use requests and external partners when clear communication regarding expectations schedules and cultural of Tribal culture traditions and ceremonial protocols (or willingness to learn).Strong organizational and scheduling to manage multiple projects and priorities coordinating events facilities or community to work respectfully with elders cultural leaders staff and community to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound to a favorable public image of the Tribe by establishing and maintaining relationships and participation in the other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required; Associates degree required and two years of experience in facilities management event coordination project management or cultural programming; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires intermediate computer skills using word processing spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows Excel Access etc.). Knowledge of Puyallup Tribal history culture and language SkillsEmployee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical AbilityAbility to communicate effectively in oral or written to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization to physically perform essential job or CertificatesMust have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of auto insurance; valid drivers license must not contain any restrictions that would prohibit the employees use of a tribal pass a criminal background check; must not have any felony convictions. Must be able to periodically pass criminal background check and must not have any felony convictions during Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for ceremonies or community DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and photocopier. Requires the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is low to is generally performed in an office setting; however travel on canoe journeys and other events occur several times per are frequent employee and client contacts and interruptions during the occasional travel using employees own may be exposed to outside weather Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are you have any questions about the positions or the online application please call or email Puyalupabsh St. Tacoma WA 98404