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Building Coordinator I

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Compensation:
    USD $26.72 - $29.69 / hour
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Family, Housing & Homelessness, Immigrants or Refugees

    Description

    Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430 or email nhjobs@nhwa.org.

    Closing Date: Until Filled

    Agency Overview

    At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

    When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

    Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm.

    Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability. More information about our Agency Values can be found here.

    Click here for more details about our benefits program.

    Job Summary

    Neighborhood House operates a multi-tenant center designed to be a welcoming and safe place for the community to gather and to access resources through its use of technology and environmentally friendly materials. This building is home to a wide range of education, services and community activities for youth and adults.

    The Building Coordinator reports to the Facilities Supervisor and will manage administrative needs at both our Greenbridge location and our Seola Gardens Early Learning Center. They will provide reception or oversee volunteers serving in this capacity. In addition to trouble-shooting and problem solving at these sites,, the Building Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining meeting room schedules, and site communications and protocols. The Building Coordinator will provide support to additional Neighborhood House sites as needed.

    Responsibilities

    • Establish and maintain a welcoming environment and friendly reception services in coordination with volunteers and building tenants; ensure front desk coverage during business hours; and fulfill the Neighborhood House mission of No Wrong Door services for all visitors.
    • Oversee and monitor building operations including equipment, maintenance, safety and security, and monthly reporting for electronics (copiers, printers, etc.). Solve problems as they arise and discuss challenging problems with supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Manage the Westside Baby diaper distribution process including picking up diapers, distribution, and tracking family data.
    • Light facilities work including light bulb changes, touchup painting, checking building at beginning and end of day and understanding the site systems including thermostat, elevator and key systems
    • Ensure janitorial services consistently meet high standards. Order janitorial and specific office supplies for all Neighborhood House sites as requested.
    • Manage all site communications including regular mail, , shipments and packages. Distribution of community announcements.
    • In coordination with the Neighborhood House Facilities Supervisor ; enforce building use policies/protocols including parking, room usage and living green practices.
    • Manage scheduling of the building’s use including physical sign-in schedules, online calendar updates and maintenance, respond and schedule requests for meeting space use, update building schedule signage and coordinate all room preparation and booking.
    • Work with the Landlord, KCHA, on any site or maintenance needs outside the scope of our Facilities team.
    • Ensure that all guests are welcomed to the site and have an opportunity to tour the building and the broader community.
    • Assist with coordination and preparation for funder tours, and monthly building and community events.
    • Maintain all bulletin boards, brochure displays and community announcement mediums.
    • Perform all other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or GED. A combination for experience, vocational training, and/or education will be considered.
    • Two years facility oversight experience or work with equivalent level of responsibility.
    • Ability to work both independently with considerable self-direction, and as a contributing member of a team. Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve.
    • Ability to read and understand building systems and equipment manuals (such as copier, phone, temperature controls, security, etc.).
    • Must be extremely organized and detail oriented.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
    • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace dedicated to equity and inclusion.
    • Neighborhood House is on a journey to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist organization. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice.
    • Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include: productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
    • Must have reliable, independent transportation for travel in King County.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
    • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including some weekends or evenings, as necessary.

    Required Credentials

    • Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
    • Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.

    Post-Hire on-the-job Training Requirements

    • Current First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
    • Current CPR Certificate within 30 days of hire.
    • Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
    • Child Abuse and Neglect training (within 2 weeks of hire).

    Employment Practice

    Neighborhood House is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support and follow federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Neighborhood House does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, caste, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical ability including HIV status, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, sexual orientation and expression of gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Management and HR staff are committed to ensuring that all personnel decisions that affect employees, clients, volunteers, and board members are made in accordance with the equal employment opportunity principles of nondiscrimination.

    For more information

    Inquiries may be directed to People and Culture at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to jobs@nhwa.org.

    Having trouble completing your application? For support, please call (206) 461-8430 or email nhjobs@nhwa.org.

    Closing Date: Until Filled

    Agency Overview

    At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

    When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

    Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is…

    Benefits

    Click here for information about our benefits program.

    Click here for information about our benefits program.

    Location

    On-site
    9800 8th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA

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