Director of Facilities

Position Summary The Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Minnesota JCC facilities and grounds, ensuring safe, welcoming, efficient, and well-maintained environments that support exceptional member, guest, and staff experiences.

This position is responsible for the planning, maintenance, repair, renovation, and long-term stewardship of the Minnesota JCCs two primary properties: The Capp Center, a 110,000-square-foot facility situated on five acres in St.

Paul.Camp Butwin, a 90-acre day camp property located in Eagan, featuring one year-round lodge, an outdoor pool, recreation areas, trails, utilities, roads, and supporting infrastructure.

The Director also serves as the Minnesota JCCs primary facilities liaison for the Sabes Center, a leased location with separate building facilities management.

While the Director does not oversee the buildings day-to-day maintenance, they will coordinate closely with the propertys facilities management team and internal leaders to address facility issues, communicate operational needs, support projects, and ensure the space meets program and organizational requirements.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role in a lean operating environment.

The Director develops and executes long-range capital improvement plans; oversees preventive maintenance programs; manages facility budgets, projects, and vendor relationships; and ensures compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

At the same time, the Director remains closely engaged in regular site inspections, work-order prioritization, maintenance coordination, and response to urgent facility needs.

Success requires a leader who can move comfortably between strategic planning and day-to-day operational problem-solving.

The Director supervises the Facilities Specialist and Camp Caretaker, manages the organizations custodial and security services contracts, and collaborates across the organization to support programs, events, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with the Minnesota JCCs strategic priorities.Create and manage short- and long-term capital improvement plans.Evaluate facility systems and infrastructure, making recommendations for replacement, renovation, and modernization.Develop annual operating and capital budgets for facilities and property management.Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and lifecycle management.

Facilities Management Oversee the maintenance and operation of: The 110,000-square-foot Capp Center and its five-acre campus.Camp Butwins 90-acre property, including the year-round lodge, outdoor pool, roads, trails, recreation spaces, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.

Serve as the primary organizational liaison with the Sabes Centers property and facilities management team.Ensure buildings, grounds, and equipment are mai...