Facilities Associate - Part-Time - 20 hours weekday afternoons and evenings

HOPE Church•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of HOPE Church’s building and grounds in support of the church’s mission. The role includes custodial care, routine maintenance, preparing spaces for events, and working alongside and developing volunteers in facilities-related work. The position requires collaboration, effective communication with staff and volunteers, and the ability to prioritize facility needs in a dynamic ministry environment. The Facilities Associate is expected to uphold HOPE Church’s beliefs, mission, vision, and values; demonstrate integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and a collaborative spirit; participate in worship and meetings as required; and support volunteers and other ministry areas when appropriate. HOPE staff are also required to affirm the church’s “Staff Culture and Values” Commitment. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, scheduled weekdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively, receive direction, and adapt in a dynamic ministry environment.
Familiarity, training, experience, skills, and gifts useful for a facilities position.
Ability to respond to crisis situations calmly, graciously, and confidently.
Experience recruiting and training volunteers.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people in varied settings, including groups and individuals of all ages.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, church members, and people in the community.
High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Commitment to HOPE Church’s beliefs, doctrine, mission, vision, and values, and the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
Maintain a sincere, growing walk with Christ and pursue excellence in service.
Demonstrate integrity, ethics, confidentiality, professionalism, and clear communication.
HOPE staff are expected to tithe faithfully to HOPE Church or take steps toward doing so.
Required to affirm HOPE Church’s “Staff Culture and Values” Commitment.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain all areas inside and outside HOPE Church property.
During winter months, keep doors free from snow and ice.
During summer months, conduct weed patrol around the facility.
Assist in preparing HOPE Church spaces for special events.
Organize custodial closets and other storage areas as needed.
Complete minor repair and maintenance projects, including small repairs, paint touch-ups, and light bulb or ballast replacement.
Work alongside volunteers in properties and facilities.
Communicate weekly with the Facilities Team about immediate and long-term repairs and facility needs.
Prioritize time to ensure adequate attention to assigned tasks.
Communicate effectively with HOPE staff about setup and custodial needs.
Develop and empower volunteers within ministry areas.
Participate in worship services weekly and be available for occasional evening gatherings.
Attend staff and ministry meetings as needed.
Support other ministry areas when appropriate and represent HOPE Church in ways that protect its reputation and ministry impact.