Henn Mansion House Manager Application

April 8, 2025

The Friends of the Henn Mansion are seeking a House Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the historic landmark.

The Mission of The Friends of the Henn Mansion, Inc. is to preserve, maintain, and ensure the continued viability of the Henn Mansion as a resource and asset to the area residents, businesses, and our community at large.


We will foster ongoing economic support to sustain the historic relevancy through education which enhances quality of Life.

The Henn Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Friends of the Henn Mansion, Inc. Board is dedicated to making this historical mansion, situated on the shores of Lake Erie, a treasure appreciated by both residents and visitors.


We are actively recruiting an energetic and organized individual that shares the importance of assuring the many operational activities that allow the Henn legacy asset to continue. One must be self-directed, able to multitask, and have excellent communication skills. The House Manager role will interface with other team members who share the same commitment.

This part-time position will be an independent contractor working with other individuals including Coordinators, Volunteers, Board members and community members.


If this position is interesting to you, please review the Role Description and complete the House Manager Application below. We will look forward to speaking with you about joining our team.


Charlene Mancuso,

President, the Friends of the Henn Mansion, Inc



Henn Mansion House Manager Role Description:


Job Role/Position/Function:

The House Manager is an independently contracted position hired to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Henn Mansion, and to ensure the Mansion is run smoothly, and efficiently.


Direct Report:

 President of the Friends of the Henn Mansion, Inc., Board, and Board Members including the Executive Committee.


Daily Operation Requirements:

  • Communicate regularly with cleaning and maintenance staff, schedule and supervise landscape contractors, security, and other outside vendors. Pertinent daily updates/communications to be provided to the Board Treasurer, Rental Coordinator, Hostess Coordinator, and/or Board
  • President concerning any and all related issues.
  • Retrieve and distribute mail, and answer incoming telephone calls/emails in a timely manner, directing them to the appropriate staff member to handle.
  • Maintain and update all electronic records in connection with The Friends of Henn Mansion website, policies, role descriptions, and any new procedures incorporated.
  • Maintain any Henn documents such as insurance policies, equipment certifications, and warranty information.
  • Be responsible for maintaining and updating our member and donor lists and providing any communications as needed in a timely manner.


Staff Communication/Event Coordination:

  • Participate in interviews for hiring, scheduling, and orienting volunteer candidates.
  • Update Rental Coordinator and/or Hostess Coordinator as needed concerning rental requests/information. (The rental requests may include fundraising events, City of Euclid events, and Henn Board related events.)
  • Work with the Newsletter Committee to develop the newsletter(s) and communicate them to appropriate parties.


Budget Management:

  • Handle household supply inventory and order as needed. Ensure printed materials (letterhead stationery, thank you letters, cards, envelopes, etc.), are well stocked and available at all times.
  • Work with the Treasurer to complete any needed forms, i.e. reimbursement forms.


Safety:

  • Ensure the mansion meets safety and regulatory standards. (This would include keeping current documentation of any standards met on an annual or periodic timeline.)


Time Commitment:

As an independent contractor, the House Manager has the option to schedule the times he/she is physically at the Mansion based on operational needs. This position will be compensated for work up to 20 hours weekly, with a detailed timesheet of all activity compiled on a weekly/monthly basis.


Qualifications:

  • Proven work experience as a House Manager, Programs Manager, Volunteer Coordinator or similar role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills while working as part of a team, and also able to self-direct, initiate, organize and complete various components of projects autonomously. (Capital campaigns, fundraising, newsletter development, social media posts).
  • Must be skilled in the use of computers and knowledgeable in the importance of social media usage. Must also be able to work with PC/IPAD to update new events and pertinent Henn information.
  • Ability to manage, communicate, and organize staff/volunteers/outside contractors effectively, with the ability to multitask, strong time management skills, and strong attention to detail.
  • Training will be provided for these various duties by the Rental Coordinator, Hostess Coordinator, Board Committee Chairs, and other staff members associated with The Henn Mansion. (Training is to ensure all aspects of the role is understood as well as the importance of each task / project in relation to the Henn Mansion’s mission.)




Henn Mansion House Manager Application:

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