Facilities Manager of Rehearsal Building

Summary

Houghton Hall Arts Community (22 e 30th Street NY, NY 10016) is seeking a full-time Facilities Manager for a rehearsal and performance venue in the Midtown/NoMad area. The Facilities Manager will work closely with the Managing Director to run the day-to-day administrative, operational, and technical tasks, as well as assist clients, manage vendors and other 3rd party contractors, maintain the space’s compliance, and supervise staff. An ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and is willing to share their own ideas and have input on how to find solutions. Multitasking and time management skills are key to the success of this position. This is an on-site position.

As Houghton Hall Arts Community (HHAC) is a program of the Church of the Transfiguration (CoT), the standards of inclusivity, accessibility, and compassion are at its core. An historical institution that has been welcoming the theater community since 1848, the Church of the Transfiguration prides itself on fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where everybody is treated with respect and kindness.

Please email your resume to jobs@houghtonhallarts.org. No phone calls, please. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received until the position is filled.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits package including two weeks’ paid vacation, health and dental insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Operational

• Ensure all H.H.A.C. spaces are clean and user-ready
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of HHAC spaces
• Work with the Managing Director to recommend and implement improvements

Management

• Help maintain administrative databases
• Act as point of contact for all user-booked events and 3rd party vendors
• Hire and manage ad hoc contractors/overhires as needed
• Supervise and train HHAC staff and volunteers
• Work with the CoT Sextant for campus-wide repairs, maintenance, and improvements
• Availability for nights and weekends and some holidays

Administrative

• Co-manage online booking system and HHAC website
• Ensure that HHAC is compliant with all relevant codes and laws
• Fullment of client requests and requirements
• Onboard new users and maintain user space agreements
• Create, send, and organize user invoices
• Assist the Managing Director with programmatic and project budgets
• Respond to clients in a timely and professional manner
• Correspond effectively with HHAC. and CoT staff

Qualifications

• Project management experience is a must
• Background in technical theater and/or event management is preferred
• Ability to work on a fast-moving, collaborative team
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to problem solve under pressure
• Possess excellent communication skills, in-person and in writing
• Have a working knowledge of and/or ability to learn online platforms (Google, Squarespace, Acuity, etc)
• Ability to perform light labor (can lift a minimum of 25 lbs)
• Multi-lingual is a plus
• Have a positive, “find a solution” attitude

Benefits package including two weeks’ paid vacation, health and dental insurance coverage.