Now Hiring - Facilities Director
Job description:
The Facilities Director is the facilities and maintenance lead for Stokes Nature Center and all its properties. The Facilities Director is also the primary contact for facility rentals, facility-specific grant reporting, and vehicle maintenance. The Facilities Director reports to the Executive Director and serves on the Stokes Nature Center leadership team. This is a full-time, exempt position.
Administration
Manage and be primary reporter on facilities-specific grants and capital projects
Create annual reports on the state of the facilities and vehicles
Create and manage facility and vehicle annual budgets
Manage and coordinate all facility rentals
Serve as the staff contact on the Facilities Committee
Facilities and Maintenance
Manage Nature Center facilities including, but not limited to: snow removal, mouse mitigation, landscaping, gardening, lighting, fire inspection and fire compliance, trash/debris removal, security, plumbing and water safety compliance, AED and first aid compliance, rentals, restocking supplies, and more
Manage Nibley Outdoor Classroom facility including, but not limited to: project management during construction phase, irrigation, invasive weed management, conservation easement compliance, infrastructure construction, tree maintenance and pruning, and volunteer oversight as needed
Manage Jay’s Well Park including, but not limited to: irrigation and invasive weed removal, sign installation, volunteer oversight as needed
Manage Stokes vehicles including, but not limited to: regular maintenance scheduling, safety compliance, vehicle training, winterization, registration and insurance renewals and compliance
Manage the care of the nature center critters, including feed, habitat maintenance, and acquisition of new critters when needed.
Special Projects
Special projects as assigned, including capital improvement projects and fundraising/development as needed
Lead and coordinate Canyon Jams Concert Series set-up and tear-down
Serve as the primary contact for the Gambler 500
Science
Coordinate and work with USU and other partners in utilizing SNC facilities as outposts for research, data capture, and outreach
Manage SNC scientific data for rigor, merit, and public dissemination
Recruit and train volunteers to contribute to scientific program reporting and data capture
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in facilities management and maintenance
Significant experience managing multiple projects, including community science
Exemplary budget, grant-reporting, and project management skills
Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills
Benefits
Starting salary of $40,000
Robust professional development opportunities
Extensive discounts with outdoor companies and Stokes Nature Center programs
Matched simple IRA retirement plan
Health insurance and cell phone stipends
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible work hours and locations
This position description reflects Stokes Nature Center’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude the opportunity for modifications, providing reasonable accommodation.