Facilities Manager, URJ Camp Eisner & Crane Lake

Description

Facilities Director

Location: URJ Eisner & Crane Lake Camps, Western Massachusetts

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Department: Camps & Immersives - Eisner & Crane Lake Camps

Reporting to: Executive Director, URJ Camping

Start Date: April 1, 2025

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 plus competitive benefits package

Level/Salary Grade: People Manager (Intermediate) / C

The Role

The Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Eisner and Crane Lake Camps seek an experienced Facilities Director who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of facility operations for both Eisner and Crane Lake Camps, ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the camps' physical environments. The Director will develop and implement long-term and short-term strategic plans for facility improvements, ensuring both operational and financial sustainability. The role requires a focus on maximizing efficiencies, minimizing environmental impact, and maintaining a high standard of safety and compliance with all applicable regulations.

What You Will Do

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Facilities Director is responsible for the following:

• Facility Management & Improvement: Develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans for facility upgrades, repairs, and improvements, considering operational needs and financial sustainability. Oversee the day-to-day management of both camp facilities, ensuring they are well-maintained, safe, and ready for use throughout the year.

• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage and oversee the facilities-related budget for both camps, including monitoring bids, purchases, and inventory control. Ensure that all projects are completed within budget and in line with financial goals.

• Vendor & Contractor Relations: Interface with municipal authorities, outside contractors, and vendors to maintain positive working relationships and ensure the timely completion of projects. Negotiate contracts and ensure all service agreements meet quality standards and deadlines.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal codes, including safety (OSHA), building codes, accessibility, American Camp Association (ACA), and URJ standards. Conduct regular inspections to ensure the camp facilities meet or exceed all required safety and regulatory standards.

• Repairs & Maintenance: Identify, prioritize, and manage timely repairs for camp facilities to maintain operational integrity and exceed safety code requirements. Supervise the planning and execution of major repairs and capital improvement projects.

• Project Oversight and Coordination: Lead facility projects and capital improvements in partnership with the Executive Director, Camp Directors, in-house staff, and outside contractors and vendors. Ensure the successful completion of projects by managing timelines, budgets, and communication between all stakeholders.

• Environmental Efficiency: Implement "best practices" in facility management to optimize operational efficiency while minimizing the environmental impact. Identify opportunities to implement sustainability initiatives across both camps.

• Leadership and Supervision: Supervise and provide guidance to site managers at both camps, ensuring they are well-equipped and supported in their roles. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment among facility staff and contractors.

Who You Are

Your hands-on, practical approach to facility management will help ensure both camps' success and provide a safe, well-maintained environment for campers and staff.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Facilities Management: Proven experience in facility management, preferably in a camp or similar residential setting. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and repair protocols. Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and repair plans to ensure facilities remain in optimal condition. Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes related to building, safety, and accessibility.

• Strategic Planning & Project Management: Skills in developing and executing both short-term and long-term plans for facility improvements and upgrades, while considering budget and operational needs. Proven experience in managing multiple projects, including scheduling, budgeting, contracts, vendor relationships, and coordinating resources to meet deadlines and quality standards. Skill in prioritizing urgent repairs or improvements without sacrificing long-term planning and goals.

• Budget & Financial Management: Ability to manage and track facility-related expenses, control costs, and stay within budget while achieving necessary facility improvements and repairs. Experience with procuring and managing contracts with vendors and contractors, including negotiation skills to ensure quality service at competitive prices.

• Self-Management & Accountability: Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of organization and efficiency. Strong decision-making skills to prioritize repairs, improvements, and resource allocation effectively. Ability to effectively communicate and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders. Ability to manage changing priorities, unexpected challenges, and the dynamic nature of working in a camp environment.

• Collaborative Teamwork & Leadership: Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Ability to lead and mentor a team, including site managers and facility staff. Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Skills in training and supporting staff in carrying out facility-related tasks while maintaining high standards of safety and performance.

• Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience in or willingness to create equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging. Proficient in seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints in decision-making processes to promote innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience working in a camp environment or with youth-focused programs.

• Familiarity with sustainability practices and green building initiatives.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical tasks related to facility upkeep, including repairs, maintenance, and inspections. Ability to lift 75 lbs. or more. Stamina and willingness to work long hours, in inclement weather and for stretches of days.

• Ability to work irregular hours including weekends.

About Us

Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.

Application Process

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.