Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Project Self-Sufficiency Operations Manager has a wide range of responsibilities, spanning Public Safety, Constituent Relations, Buildings & Grounds, Vehicular Maintenance, and Food Distribution.

Public Safety

Responsible for overseeing all matters related to safety for personnel and property on the Newton campus.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices on site.
• Work with law enforcement and first responders to ensure that operating procedures are regularly updated to reflect current protocols for health and safety.
• Conduct frequent patrols of the campus and buildings.
• Ensure that campus lighting, parking, pavement, and sidewalks are routinely monitored for safety.
• Establish and coordinate schedule for regular fire drills and lockdown drills.
• Research protocols for first response, including the use of defibrillators and CPR, and coordinate on-site training, as necessary.
• Operate and maintain security cameras on campus.
• Enforce the no-smoking policy on campus.

Buildings & Grounds

Responsible for managing and maintaining the buildings and grounds on the Newton campus.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings and grounds regularly to identify problems and suggest necessary maintenance.
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work as per forecasted workloads.
• Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities for campus buildings.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
• Maintain all inventory and equipment and ensure proper storage.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work for campus facilities.
• Hire and maintain relations with contractors for landscaping, snow removal, construction, HVAC, plumbing, pest control, and other projects, as needed.
• Support volunteer gardeners in maintaining flower beds and vegetable gardens, as needed.
• Supervise and train student volunteers in all aspects of landscaping and maintenance projects.
• Use and care for all equipment, hand and power tools used throughout the campus.
• Estimate time and materials needed to perform basic maintenance, construction, and repair jobs.

Food & Supplies Procurement and Distribution

Responsible for the logistics of procuring food and supplies from local and regional sources and distributing the food through the agency’s food pantry and related programs to individuals and families in need.

Responsibilities:

• Handle logistics of food ordering, delivery, packing, and donations.
• Maintain records of all food and supplies procurement and provide regular reports, as needed.
• Work with local retailers and organizations to schedule procurement of food.
• Create and monitor schedule for ordering and maintaining office supplies and furnishings.
• Coordinate off-site pick-up of food and supplies, as needed.
• Assist with coordinating volunteers to pack and distribute food.

Vehicle Maintenance

Responsible for maintaining the fleet of vehicles owned by Project Self-Sufficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and/or manage preventative maintenance work for all vehicles.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work for vehicles.
• Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
• Maintain records of vehicular operation.
• Regularly exercise vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Bring vehicles to service appointments.
• Update certifications, inspections, and service records, as required.
• Ensure that proper fuel levels are maintained for optimal engine performance.

Constituent Relations

Assist staff and administrative team with supervision of volunteers and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Assist law enforcement with campus safety, directing traffic, and maintaining order during large-scale events, such as the Health Fair, Career Fair, Season of Hope Toy Shop, client gatherings, and Thanksgiving food distribution.
• Be available to assist patrons with carting donations to and from their vehicles in the parking lot.
• Maintain a calm attitude in high-energy situations.
• Assist with conflict resolution.
• Provide support to law enforcement, as needed.
• Have a working knowledge of law enforcement practices.

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton, NJ 07860: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person