"Alerted.org

The Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability (WIES) at the University of Southern California (USC) seeks a dependable and motivated individual to serve as a Hospitality Attendant at the Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) on Catalina Island. This position is located on the island and reports to the Hospitality Manager.

Job Details

This position contributes to the smooth operation of WMSC’s housing and dining facilities by providing housekeeping and kitchen support. The role focuses primarily on dishwashing and meal service, with additional housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for visiting students and researchers.

Major Responsibilities:

+ Wash and correctly store utensils, glassware, dishware, and kitchen tools.

+ Clean pots, pans, and other cooking equipment by hand following proper sanitation procedures.

+ Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas and kitchen equipment.

+ Provide custodial services such as dusting, scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming, polishing, and mopping of assigned dorms and guest rooms.

+ Handle linen service, including washing, drying, sorting, and folding.

+ Sort and remove trash and garbage to designated dumpsters.

+ Assist with food preparation, meal service, and dining hall cleanup as directed.

+ Follow proper safety and hygiene practices, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

+ Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment.

+ An interest in environmentalism or sustainability is a plus!

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Minimum Experience and Field of Expertise: up to 1 year of experience in foodservice and/or custodial work

+ Ability to read labels and internal memoranda

+ Strong customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

+ Professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

+ Commitment to positive communication and cooperation with coworkers and guests.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Previous kitchen, custodial or grounds maintenance experience/skilled in use of cleaning products

+ Current unrestricted California Driver’s License

+ Valid California Food Handler’s Permit

Schedule: This position typically follows a four-day workweek, Wednesday - Saturday, with 10-hour shifts (approximately 6:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.). Some weeks may include shorter 8-hour shifts depending on operational needs. The schedule will flex based on assignment. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position and is eligible for overtime pay.

Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $19.10 - $20.29. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To support the well-being of our faculty and staff, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package. You can learn more about USC’s comprehensive benefits here (https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/) .

Housing and Living Arrangements: You are eligible for private or shared housing in Two Harbors staff housing, owned and operated by USC. In the town of Two Harbors there is a small general store, restaurant/bar, dive shop, snack shack, bed and breakfast, etc. It is a small town with a tight-knit community. USC employees carpool to work (USC's campus is two miles from Two Harbors) each day. Lunch is available each day in the dining hall, or employees can take the carpool home for their lunch break.

USC has a boat that employees and their guests can ride for no charge. The USC vessel has departure times from SCMI in San Pedro Monday through Friday. To check the boat schedule and make a reservation, please visit www.dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/transportation. Catalina Express also has a public charter to the island for additional transportation needs.

About the Wrigley Institute

The mission of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability is to inspire global environmental solutions through frontier research and education. Located in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, one of the nation’s premier research universities, we also have a satellite campus on California’s beautiful Santa Catalina Island. Through education, research, and engagement, we train the next generation of environmental leaders, develop original solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental problems, and encourage nonpartisan action for sustainability and environmental justice.

WIES is part of USC’s oldest and largest school, the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and a key player in the university’s high-profile sustainability initiatives. We are home to:

+ Dornsife’s Environmental Studies academic program, which grants both undergraduate and graduate degrees;

+ The Wrigley Marine Science Center, our Catalina Island research base;

+ The USC Hyperbaric Chamber, which serves the Southern California dive community;

+ USC Sea Grant, which conducts outreach and advocacy on the urban ocean;

+ Research centers on Earth & Environmental Systems, Applied Environmental Solutions, and Social Transformation; and

+ Signature public events that bring together business leaders, policy makers, activists, and scholars for conversations of consequence on the environment and sustainability

A job with the Wrigley Institute is an opportunity to help solve one of the most important challenges of our era. We are growing rapidly, with dedicated communications and DEI programs to help maximize our reach and ensure that the work we do is beneficial for everyone. Join us to help create a more sustainable future!

About the Wrigley Marine Science Center

The Wrigley Marine Science Center (WMSC) is a USC campus and field station advancing the understanding of the environment and sustainability. Located in a pristine environment on Santa Catalina Island, just 22 miles from Los Angeles, WMSC provides unparalleled access to both unspoiled natural systems and areas heavily affected by human activity. WMSC is equipped to host both undergraduate and graduate courses and individual academic researchers and hosts approximately 10,000 visitors per year.

WMSC offers wet and dry labs, sized for individual researchers or groups; a lecture hall and classrooms with A/V setup; a greenhouse and blue house; and dive facilities. Getting to the island is convenient aboard the USC vessel, Miss Christi, which provides free transportation to and from WMSC, plus a full-service waterfront to support research and educational activities like kayaking, snorkeling, etc. We offer full support for research diving, including access to boating and the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Our dining hall serves three meals each day. Housing options include dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms; one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and living/dining spaces; and 2- and 3-bedroom cottages with full kitchens, living rooms, and dining rooms. The George and MaryLou Boone Center for Environmental Research is our premium housing option which offers a retreat facility for public- and private-sector leaders looking to develop solutions to environmental and sustainability problems. It consists of six semi-detached homes situated around a central courtyard with a view of Big Fisherman’s Cove.

Position is eligible for USC benefits and is open until filled.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D (https://policy.usc.edu/background-screening/) for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Minimum Education: Less than high school Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to read labels and internal memoranda