Operations & Facilities Specialist at Washington Trust for Historic Preservation – United StatesHYBRID
Recruiter: Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
This position will provide key administrative and operations support to the Washington Trusts Seattle offices at the Stimson-Green Mansion and to its staff and programs statewide. Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of the information this role is privy to, a background check will be required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operations Management (50%)
- Manage employee benefits and serve as primary contact with HR consultant
- Manage, update, and train staff on employee handbook and other organizational policies, such as exemption thresholds, overtime, travel policies, etc.
- Manage all HR-related documentation (offer letters, salary increase letters, etc.)
- Coordinate staff annual review processes (scheduling, implementing systems/templates, tracking documentation, etc.)
- Oversee and update compensation philosophy as needed
- Coordinate logistics for hiring and onboarding new staff
- Coordinate staff IT needs and serve as primary contact with IT consultant
- Maintain organizational files and records
- Maintain internal organizational systems and software
- Serve as primary liaison with major vendors
- Manage and schedule staff meetings, retreats, and other gatherings (agendas, accommodations, etc.)
- Facilitate regular check-ins on and updating of strategic plan and other organizational goals
- Assist in scheduling for programs/events (e.g., Lobby Day) as needed
- Board Management (10%)
- Coordinate logistics for board events, including scheduling of board meeting venues, updating webpages, managing RSVPs, etc.
- Maintain and update board handbook annually
- Take and maintain board and committee meeting minutes
- Office/Facilities Management (40%)
- Manage all office and building supplies for Stimson-Green Mansion
- Serve as primary contact with building cleaners, maintenance, and contractors
- Manage all maintenance at SGM, including regular/annual tasks, as-needed repairs, and capital projects
- Serve as primary point of contact for SGM tenants including trainings, regular comms, management of leases, etc.
- Manage public inquiries via organizational phone and general email
Qualifications
- Commitment to and alignment with organizational mission, values, and work
- Minimum of four years of professional experience with administrative/executive support, operations and office management, or nonprofit administration; experience with HR is a plus
- Experience managing facilities, vendor relationships, and/or organizational operations
- Experience with meeting and event management, particularly related to logistics
- Strong track record of building positive working relationships with colleagues and partners
- Strong written communication skills
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; high comfort level with technology
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills, keen attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and proactive problem-solving skills
- Ability to gracefully manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to follow through on commitments to others, meet deadlines, and accept and incorporate direct feedback
- Must be available to work primarily in-person on site at the Stimson-Green Mansion weekdays during regular business hours; occasional travel may be required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR and board information with discretion
- Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic nonprofit environment
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.