Phinney Neighborhood Association Facilities Director Job Announcement, 30 hours a week October 04, 2016 Position Overview The PNA is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and knowledgeable Facilities Director who is responsible for overall management of the PNA’s owned and leased facilities, and oversight of all leases and ongoing and one-time room rentals. The facilities professional will be committed to the PNA’s mission, with the leadership skills to manage people, projects, and budgets. In addition to managing staff, volunteers and contractors, we are also looking for someone who will roll up their sleeves and get the job done themselves. The ideal candidate is comfortable interacting with and managing a wide range of constituencies, from long-time volunteers to custodial staff, PNA Board members, and renters from the general public. They will simultaneously embrace both the broad vision for PNA’s campus and the details which keep the buildings running. The PNA owns the landmarked Phinney Center, leases the Greenwood Senior Center, has space at Whittier Elementary School, leases portions of two churches for programming, and manages rentals for the Sunset Hill Community Center. The Facilities Director staffs a board site committee. He/she has fiscal oversight over the facilities budget of $500,000. He/she will join a team of eleven committed facilities staff, and will directly supervise seven of those employees. The Facilities Director is a member of the PNA’s leadership team, and is involved in implementing strategic goals, shaping organizational direction, and policy development. This position reports to the Executive Director. Top candidates will have served previously as a Facilities Director or manager, have supervision experience, skills and knowledge of historic building preservation, and enjoy collaborating with a talented multi-faceted team. Hands-on expertise with repairs and maintenance and basic carpentry is essential, and experience working on older buildings a plus. A sense of humor and eager approach to community-oriented facility usage are especially valued. About the Phinney Neighborhood Association The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build, engage, and support our diverse community through programs, services, and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. Headquartered in a former elementary school, the PNA has developed an active community center that not only serves as a focus of the Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood, but offers programs and activities that reach far beyond the immediate neighborhood, at five different sites in Phinney, Greenwood, and Ballard. Current programs include four preschool cooperatives, a licensed preschool and school age program at Whittier Elementary, a hot meal program, programs for seniors, including the Greenwood Senior Center, PNA Village, a Community Technology Center, an art gallery, a tool lending library, a community education program, a business membership program, family memberships, room rentals, and countless special events that bring friends and neighbors together. We co-sponsor a summer farmer’s market and weekly contra dancing and folk music concerts. PNA serves over 20,000 people each year, has 75 staff, 1,500 volunteers, and an annual budget of $2.9 million.

Essential Responsibilities • Responsible for overall management of the PNA’s owned and leased facilities, and oversight of all leases and ongoing and one-time room rentals. • Prepare and manage annual facilities budget of $500,000, reviewing monthly financials and monitoring variances. • Provide supervision, management and overall direction for eleven staff, including seven direct reports, who are responsible for rentals, custodial work, and maintenance of five buildings in four locations. • Regular assessment of site & facilities for needed maintenance, repairs and improvements. • Help plan major campus alterations and develop long-range facilities budgets with PNA Board Site Committee. • Act as project manager and provide oversight to capital projects. • Develop and implement maintenance and minor improvement plans to include cost estimates, priority, estimated start/completion dates, and assignment to contractors, staff and/or volunteers. • Serve as emergency/after-hours contact and be available via cell phone for facilities issues. • Coordinate facilities projects with other PNA staff and programs; scheduling cooperatively with classes, special events, programs, and rentals. • Develop a thorough understanding of PNA’s Emergency Management Plan, regularly review and revise, and own facilities portions. • Participate on the organization’s leadership team, be involved in developing and implementing strategic goals and shaping organizational direction. Qualifications • Four or more years of experience working as a Facilities Director, preferably in a nonprofit setting. • Hands-on expertise with repairs and maintenance and basic carpentry required. Work in older buildings preferred. • Three or more years of experience supervising staff. Experience managing volunteers a plus. • Two or more years of experience in financial management, including budgeting and monitoring of financials. • Experience working with historic buildings and leased properties a plus. • Understanding of and appreciation for the community-building mission of the PNA, and how our facilities fit into that mission. • Proven track record for building strong partnerships within the community, and developing positive and respectful relationships. • Experience and interest in collaborative leadership and the ability to inspire and foster goodwill. • Personal commitment to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Entrepreneurial mindset a plus. • Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills. • Team-oriented working style, as well as ability to work independently. • Ability to work in an open office environment. • Computer proficiency with extensive experience using Word, Excel and other software as required. • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis and 50 lbs. on occasion, to walk between buildings and up and down stairs, and to engage in cleaning and maintenance work when necessary, which can require stooping, kneeling, pushing and pulling, reaching, and climbing. • Access to transportation to travel, sometimes on short notice, between our sites (up to 2.5 miles). Compensation This is a 30 hour per week position paying $26 - $28/hour DOE. Benefits include: health insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; long-term disability insurance; a flexible spending account; self-paid Aflac products; a free PNA household membership with reduced costs for classes and room rentals; 2.5 weeks personal time off the first year, increasing annually; Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day off; and paid holidays. We offer a convivial, positive, and flexible working environment. The PNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards a culturally-diverse work place. Applicants representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply. To Apply Please email a cover letter indicating your interest, how you meet the minimum qualifications, and a resume to [email protected]. Preference given to candidates who apply by October 24th at 5 pm. Questions can be directed to Lee Harper, Executive Director, at [email protected]