Preserving
and Sharing
History for All
Brucemore inspires community interaction with history, preservation, and the arts. The 1880s mansion, six other historic structures, 26-acres of gardens and grounds, and tens of thousands of objects and archival documents serve as an irreplaceable foundation representing more than 130 years of history. Since 1981, more than one million people have visited the carefully preserved estate for community, cultural, and heritage programs.
Our vision is twofold:
- To expand the legacy of Brucemore’s families in making Iowa a better place to live, work, and visit.
- To model a balance of best practices in preservation and innovative use.
Are you passionate about history, preservation, or the arts? Get involved in supporting our mission and vision.
Brucemore Staff
Organizational Leadership
- David Janssen, Chief Executive Officer
- Tara Richards, Chief Operating Officer
- Katie Benedix, Director of Business and Development
- Rachel Potthoff, Facilities Manager
Operational Management
- Jennifer Beall, Events and Communication Coordinator
- Greg Billman, Landscape Manager
- Megan Clevenger, Program and Outreach Manager
- Ashley Courtney, Office Administrator
- Scott Humeston, Site Maintenance Specialist
- David Morton, Curator of Landscape
- Jessica Peel-Austin, Curator of Museum Collections
Operational Support
- Ernie Cole, Seasonal Garden and Landscape Assistant
- Max Davis, Visitor Services Assistant
- Madison Eberle, Visitor Services Assistant
- Glenna Houtz, Visitor Services Assistant
- Kira Little Sky, Seasonal Garden and Landscape Assistant
- Miki Miller, Bookkeeper
- Jody Morrissey, Custodian
- Phil Nickerson, Visitor Services Assistant
- Amelia Spreitzer, Visitor Services Assistant
- Buster Sullivan, Visitor Services Assistant
- Kaitlyn Walter, Seasonal Garden and Landscape Assistant
Board of Trustees
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a non-profit organization based out of Washington D.C., owns the Brucemore buildings and landscape. The operation, which oversees care of the estate and programming efforts, are developed by Brucemore, Inc., a non-profit run by a local Board of Trustees.
Board Officers
- Doug Neumann, President
- Lisha Coffey, Vice President
- Kevin Bruns, Secretary
- Ryan Buresh, Treasurer
Board Members
- Brian Bergstrom
- Pat Deignan
- Shadia Igram
- Mark Mathis III
- Akwi Nji
- Carroll Reasoner
- Kristin Roberts
- Kim Schmidt
- Dr. Jennifer Smith
- Doug Steinmetz
Jobs
Brucemore is currently hiring the following position:
Landscape Assistant (Seasonal)
We are hiring for a seasonal landscape assistant position to help us with late summer and early fall activities on the landscape! This includes:
- Performing seasonal landscape and garden tasks such as watering the newly planted trees and shrubs that have been planted to restore the landscape; weeding; mowing; and trimming.
- Watering and caring for a diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, grasses and bulbs.
- Operating various tools, including lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, shovels, rakes, and other landscape equipment.
- Representing the site during casual interactions on the property with visitors and volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
WAGE: $14.00 per hour
SCHEDULE: Ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week with a typical schedule Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. with variations based on project work and weather. May start as soon as possible, and work into late October or early November.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work in changing weather conditions (rain, sun, wind, heat, humidity, etc.)
- Must have a valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record
- Must pass a background check.
- Ability to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds unassisted and regularly perform strenuous daily activities that require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling tools and materials
APPLY: Complete the online application here to express interest and tell us a little about yourself.