Director of Facilities

Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity that will improve the safety of families across Philadelphia? Are you Interested in being a part of an established, vision-oriented nonprofit organization that is experiencing an exciting season of growth? Women Against Abuse, the city’s leading domestic violence service provider, is looking for a Director of Facilities!

Summary of Principle Duties:
Responsible for the overall management of our properties, food services and security, with a focus on maintaining a safe, clean and supportive community environment. Responsibilities will include ensuring appropriate and required processes, procedures and related implementation of: facilities maintenance, custodial, security services, kitchen services, preventative maintenance, capital improvements, emergency planning, space planning, rent collection, lease management, fleet management, and procurement of related contractors. Directly supervise the department supervisors that may include, but are not limited to: Housekeeper/Maintenance Supervisor, Security Supervisor, and 2 Kitchen Supervisors. All responsibilities are implemented according to our mission and values and according to Agency standards, including the trauma informed practices.

WAA’s Core Values are Safety, Empowerment, Strength, Hope, Respect, and Integrity and we are committed to a work environment built on honesty, transparency, teamwork, accountability, and a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in residential facilities management, including cleaning standards and safety requirements (OSHA.)
Minimum of five (5) years of related supervisory experience
Prior experience with creating and managing a budget(s)
Experience with vendor and contractor bidding and selection, and management of the related contracts
Experience writing and implementing policies & procedures, required
Experience with lease management required. Space planning experience is a plus
Previous experience with managing projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience in a non-profit is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) skills
Must have strong multi-tasking skills and have a genuine service orientation
A valid driver’s license is required
Will be required to attend Domestic Violence Advocate (JARS) Training, post hire
Satisfactory child abuse, criminal and FBI clearances, required (expenses paid by WAA)

Benefits for all employees: Accrual of paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program for self (and household members), annual increases, retention recognition increases for every 2 years of continuous service, and pay differential for agency observed holidays and declared inclement weather. *Full-Time and benefit eligible employees additionally receive generous paid time off including vacation, personal and holidays and health insurance (medical, vision, dental, No deductibles!)

Schedule: FT, 40 hrs/week
Salary: $76,500 - $95,500, depending on experience along with a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
Location: North Philadelphia, PA

WAA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country. The mission of WAA is to provide quality, compassionate and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education. With over 170 staff, WAA serves over 11,000 individuals each year through our direct services, education, advocacy and outreach (2 - 100 bed safe havens, 15 transitional housing apartments, aftercare community-based case management services, legal services, hotline counseling, prevention & education, and advocacy).

We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color, LGBTQ communities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.