Position: Director of Facilities

Position Reports to: Managing Director of Operations

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT with availability to respond to facilities needs outside of regular business hours, as needed

Compensation: $98,000 - $120,000 per year

Who We Are

East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem.

At EHTP we also aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice.

We ground all of our work in racial equity, in our core values (Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection), and in our five guiding principles: 1) all children can and will succeed when provided a great education; 2) the best learning occurs when children engage in higher-order, critical thinking; 3) a nurturing and supportive environment supports students' love of learning and of themselves; 4) self-awareness promotes dynamic leadership and global understanding; 5) active community engagement richly enhances educational opportunities. These principles inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high-impact, high-quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.

For more information about East Harlem Scholars Academies, please visit us at www.eastharlemscholars.org.

About the Opportunity

In order to increase both the quality and reach of EHTP’s programs in East Harlem, we must ensure that our physical spaces are safe, accessible, compliant with city regulations, and managed with fiscal efficiency. The Director of Facilities is responsible for leading the day-to-day management and upkeep of our facilities and facilities team The Director of Facilities will work across all EHTP campuses, including 2050 Second Avenue, 2017 First Avenue, and 2053 Second Avenue. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

People Leadership & Staff Management

Manage all EHTP custodial personnel, including those contracted through outside vendors.
Set clear expectations for the facilities team and provide ongoing supervision, feedback, and support.
Ensure facilities staff are appropriately scheduled and deployed across campuses based on building and program needs.

Facilities Management

The Director of Facilities will ensure that building maintenance schedules align with our budget.
Develop consistent maintenance schedules across buildings and identify recurring facilities needs before they become larger issues.
Oversee the day-to-day condition and upkeep of EHTP facilities to support clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for students and staff.

Building Safety & Compliance

The Director of Facilities will work closely with the Network Director of Operations and each building’s Director of Operations to develop building safety plans and ensure all spaces are in compliance with city ordinances and fire codes.
Keep track of required inspections, permits, certifications, and follow-up work across buildings.

Vendor Management

The Director of Facilities will manage, along with the Managing Director of Operations, the bidding and selection process for outside custodial, maintenance, or general contracting vendors.