Facilities Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Administration
Department: Administration
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Summary
The Center for American Progress has an immediate opening for a Facilities Coordinator.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate with the events team and all other departments to ensure proper setup and execution of in-house events and meetings held in our main conference facility or any of five smaller meeting rooms:
- Configure the spaces in multiple ways and set chairs, tables, and other equipment to accommodate varying programs with audiences of five to 200
- Set up and operate screens, projectors, laptop computers and programs, microphone equipment, audio and video transfer, and recording equipment; and
- Assist and direct TV crews, caterers, and other CAP guests
- Maintain and organize workrooms and storage spaces in a neat and coordinated manner
- Prepare workspaces for new employees
- Assist with relocating employees, including moving furniture and boxes as needed
- Field requests from staff ranging from hanging frames, special equipment purchases, and locating supplies or products
- Coordinate with building management about office temperature, lighting, plumbing, and other building or office space related concerns
- Schedule visits and deliveries by vendors and contractors as needed
- Serve as backup for Mail Clerk as necessary and work closely with Office Manager
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to plan ahead, prioritize, and organize
- Strong customer service skills
- Flexibility and capacity to work on varied tasks simultaneously
- A commitment to the mission and vision of the organization
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- One to two years work experience preferred
- Knowledge of computer, audio, and visual equipment preferred,
Additional Information
American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.
American Progress provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.
For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.
To apply, simply e-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
Or you may write to:
Center for American Progress
Attn: Human Resources Department
1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor – Administration
Washington, DC 20005
In your correspondence, please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from American Progress.
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