Background

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities.  The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs.  The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.  St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Brief Description of Principal Activities

Multifaceted intervention, prevention, and education services are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles.  St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.

The Director of Operations works as a team member responsible for the oversight and execution of operational systems for all agency facilities, and providing administrative services to the Operations Department while adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Operations key areas of responsibility include: 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Supervise facilities and front desk personnel
• Daily operation of all facilities and the agency vehicle fleet
• Direct and coordinate all maintenance, vehicle, equipment inventory, distribution, and procurement activities
• Enforce St. Joseph Center policies and procedures

Essential Duties:

• Facilities maintenance and upkeep (work order, pickups, deliveries, room set-ups, etc.)
• Agency fleet management (maintenance, insurance, repairs, operation, parking matters, paperwork, etc.)
• Procurement (specialty vendors, parking, furniture, phone and security systems, signage, etc.)
• Coordination of agency-wide information and technology systems
• Maintain professional working relationships with partnering entities
• Restructure and oversee supply ordering process
• Execute evacuation plan for administrative office
• Collaborate with IT consultant on operational improvement of the intranet portal
• Review operational invoices and forward for final approval

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. 
• Must be able to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. 
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.     
• Must possess strong written verbal and communication skills.
• Must have problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

Experience:

• Previous office experience in a fast-paced environment is required.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Direct Reports:

• This position supervises Facilities and front desk personnel. 

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Travel Requirements:

• The Director of Operations will travel between agency facilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, use hand and finger dexterity, use keyboard and make and receive telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

EEO:

SJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics or status as a veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early morning and evenings.  Excellent benefits package available.

Status: Full time/Exempt

Salary: $87,550 - $113,299/yr

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf