About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that currently supports 41 public charter schools in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. AF has consistently been rated one of the top charter school networks in the country, and we are still learning and growing. The majority of our students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. We currently employ more than 2,000 staff — 47% of whom identify as Black, Latino/x, or Multi-racial — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn, NY; Providence, RI; and New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford CT.

The mission of Achievement First is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At AF, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community. At the core of our approach is the shared journey by our students and staff to fulfill our incredible potential. For more information about the Achievement First mission, model, our schools and team, please visit our website at www.achievement first.org.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic Senior Associate, Facilities to join our Facilities team in New York or Connecticut.

Your Impact

You will be responsible for ensuring our facilities are well maintained and safe. Your role will be to oversee facilities maintenance, operations and management of existing and future schools in a geographic portfolio including overseeing the work of facility service vendors; managing site improvement projects; and coordinating with school administration to ensure delivery of services in a timely and efficient manner.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Facilities, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating, prioritizing and managing the needs and requests of multiple schools in New York and Connecticut
• Partnering with Achievement First school-based and network facilities staff, property management and external vendors to make sure that there are standardized and effective operations and maintenance of all Achievement First school buildings in New York or Connecticut
• Ensure all CT/NY facilities meet the local, state and federal compliance standards including environmental (AHERA, radon, Lead testing, etc.).
• Occasional cross collaboration with the Facilities Capital/Finance team.
• Collaborate with Property Management companies and/or directly manage site improvement projects, maintenance and repairs in New York properties.
• Manage all site improvement and capital repair projects including vendor sourcing, RFP development, bidding, vendor walkthroughs, recommendations, contracting, budgeting, stakeholder communications, vendor communications for all Connecticut properties (currently includes 6 buildings, 10 schools.)

Candidate Profile

All candidates must have experience with supporting, managing and executing tasks related to facilities operations & management to be successful.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• General knowledge of building mechanics (HVAC, boiler, water heaters, etc.)
• Vendor negotiations and relations as well as contract administration
• Knowledge of relevant property management and environmental compliance laws, ordinances and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive communication style
• Strong attention to detail and reasoning abilities, organized.
• Data analysis and data analytics skills

In addition, the following characteristics are required to be successful on this team:

• 2 - 3 years of work experience in a related field is preferred (or 5 - 7 years without Bachelor's degree)
• Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within the organizations
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• Ability to work both independently, as well collaborate as part of a team
• Demonstrate and display honesty, integrity, and personal accountability
• Communicate areas of concern regularly and proactively
• Commitment to the ongoing development and knowledge of operations and management best practices
• Reliable transportation to NY/CT schools
• Attendance will be required on building sites, as needed.

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. The salary for this position is $85,295.28. In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay. Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

To Apply please complete the application.

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