Facilities Ambassador

San Francisco LGBT Center -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.49 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Working with LGBTQ+ individuals
Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Maintenance repair procedures
Serving clients
Equipment repair
Zoom
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Computer skills
Video conferences (communication methods)
Facilities routine maintenance
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Facilities Ambassador

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

STATUS: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $24.49 hour, including paid medical insurance as well as paid time off (vacation, health, & holidays)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Facilities Ambassador is part of a team of six supporting the day-to-day functioning of a safe and welcoming space for the community, working with Center staff, tenants, non-profit organizations, LGBTQ+ individuals, and vulnerable members of the community. The Center owns and operates a 35,000 square foot facility that provides direct services and space for special events, meetings and other types of gatherings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Courteously welcome clients and visitors to the Center, creating a hospitable environment and providing services to clients with the utmost dignity and respect.

Follow & implement all Center policies, procedures and Community Agreements.

Apply non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to manage and resolve conflicts safely and effectively.

Monitor building entrances, lobbies, and outside surroundings to ensure building safety, including immediate assessment of hazards, and notification of appropriate management staff if/when identified.

Perform daily building opening and/or closing duties, depending on shift.

Independently perform routine janitorial duties to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all facility areas.

Assist in the day-to-day functioning of the building, including maintenance, repairs, acting as a liaison with vendors, and other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Support Room Rental Coordinator by providing room set-ups/breakdowns and responding to event holder on-site requests. Serve as a liaison to event holders as needed.

Monitor, identify, and report building maintenance needs and/or safety hazards.

In the absence of Facilities Manager or other management personnel, act as Center liaison to emergency responders (police, paramedics, fire department, etc.).

In urgent crisis situations, contact emergency responders, in accordance with the Center’s 911 policy.

Perform additional facility-related tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager to support Center operations.

Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, safety equipment, and other facility-related materials; notify Facilities Manager when restocking is needed.

Maintain accurate logs of visitors and vendors entering the building, in accordance with Center policies
Assist in implementing and maintaining emergency preparedness plans, including participation in drills

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Commitment to the mission and vision of the SF LGBT Center.

Knowledge/familiarity with LGBTQ+ community and/or ability to work with a broad range of community members representing the full diversity of the LGBTQ+ and allied communities.

Strong commitment to racial, social, and economic justice.

Ability to work professionally and ethically in a multi-cultural team setting, including ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Strong customer service/communication skills essential.

Ability to maintain supportive working relationships with a wide variety of community-based organizations.

Familiarity with basic maintenance/repair.

Ability to work independently and/or with limited supervision.

Ability to follow written instructions and diagrams.

Basic computer skills (email, calendar, Word, Zoom, etc.).

Initiative, dependability, and flexibility.

Able to work indoors/outdoors and perform tasks on a ladder of 10ft. and higher.

Basic understanding of emergency response protocols and ability to act calmly and effectively in urgent situations.

Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and security preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage and de-escalate conflicts in a respectful and effective manner.

Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs as needed for facility tasks and event setups.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required):

Prior experience using crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and/or de-escalation methods.

CPR, First Aid, and/or OSHA Certification.

Basic familiarity with audiovisual and theatrical setup.

Bilingual language skills (bilingual pay differential available if qualified).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is based 100% at the Center’s 1800 Market Street location.

Essential physical requirements

Must be able to work indoors/outdoors and perform tasks on a ladder of 10ft. and higher.
Must be able to operate machinery (use hands/fingers/arms to handle, feel or reach).
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of several hours daily (stand or sit).
Must be able to move supplies and lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance-.
Must be able to move around building (walk, climb, kneel).
Must be able to work in a shared office space with 3 or more employees in the same office with moderate levels of noise.
Must be able to communicate with patrons.

Employees in this position must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Hours are primarily Tuesday – Saturday, however position with start as Monday to Friday. Work schedules are within a standard 7:00 am – 10:00 pm window.

Local travel may be required for meetings or offsite events. Out of town travel is infrequent and negotiable. No car required.

THE SF LGBT CENTER

The mission of the Center is to connect our diverse community to opportunities, resources and each other to achieve our vision of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBT people and our allies. The Center’s strategies inspire and strengthen our community by:

Fostering greater opportunities for people to thrive.

Organizing for our future.

Celebrating our history and culture.

Building resources to create a legacy for future generations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The SF LGBT Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or inter-sex are encouraged to apply. The SF LGBT Center maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Pursuant to SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest/conviction records.

APPLICATIONS

To Apply, please visit www.sfcenter.org/employment-opportunities/

Please include a Cover Letter expressing your interest and a Resume detailing your experience/qualifications

SF LGBT Community Center

1800 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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