Operations Associate - Facilities - New York City Charter School
New York, NY
About the Job
The New York City Charter School of the Arts (CSA) seeks a dedicated Operations Associate—Facilities. This role will be crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our school and ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment for our students and staff. This role is integral to our mission of inspiring a diverse community of young people to engage with the arts as a pathway to rich and rigorous academic learning and a creative, purposeful life.
Objectives:
Support the school's daily operations, facilities management, and food services
Maintain organized, clean and well-functioning main office and staff lounge environments
Assist with logistics for school events and activities
Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of school operations
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Main Office Support
- Maintain Chromebook inventory systems
- Assist with main office duties, student services, and reception
- Manage staff/faculty work order spreadsheet system
Facilities Management
- Execute operations, facilities, and food services task checklists
- Organize and maintain school inventory, storage areas, and key management
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the school (ie bathroom checks)
- Coordinate facility maintenance reporting and work requests
- Ensure proper ventilation and air filter maintenance
Logistics and Event Support
- Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures
- Participate in assigned school duties (hall monitoring, lunchroom supervision, etc.)
- Set up and break down events, including furniture arrangement and equipment setup
- Support school-wide safety preparedness tasks
Food Service Assistance
- Collaborate with NYCDOE OSFNS on meal accounting and reporting
- Maintain or acquire Food Handler/Protection certification
- Assist with food service and commons area clean-up
- Manage inventory and communicate supply needs for student meals, snacks, and events
Other Professional Duties:
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Director
Maintain a positive relationship with CSA operations, staff, students, and DOE School Food personnel
Participate in professional development opportunities as required
Contribute to the school's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Adapt to changing needs and priorities in a dynamic school environment
Assist with school-wide initiatives and special projects as needed
Maintain punctuality when arriving to arrival, passing, and dismissal posts
Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk, stand for long periods of time (with accommodations if needed)
Salary $50K/ commensurate with experience
The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the unique mission of the New York City Charter School of the Arts. CSA offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. As an equal-opportunity employer, we value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.