Facilities and Operations Associate at Redeemer Presbyterian Church East Side – New York, New York

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer East Side, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.

POSITION: Facilities and Operations Associate
DEPARTMENT: Operations
DATE: 10/10/25
HOURS WORKED: Part-time A, 30 hours, Monday through Friday, some Saturdays, includes Employee only benefits
SALARY: $24 - $28/hour
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The E91 Operations Associate is responsible for supporting the overall facilities management and operations at E91. While a key part of the role involves setting up and breaking down furniture and equipment for events, the E91 Operations Associate also plays a crucial role in supporting the Facilities and Operations Manager in the ongoing care and upkeep of the building, including minor repairs and ensuring the building remains clean, safe, and well-functioning for all users. The ideal candidate is service- and hospitality-oriented, enjoys being part of a team, and is eager to take on challenges and learn new things in a dynamic environment. This is a part-time position with employee-only benefits, requiring flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Job description:

• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for events, ensuring all event spaces are ready for use
• Provide on-site operations support during events, responding to client and guest needs and troubleshooting facilities-related issues
• Collaborate with the events staff to handle event needs such as adjusting room setups, clearing trash, and restocking supplies
• Assist with building security, including locking/unlocking spaces and ensuring all areas are secure
• Assist with light cleaning tasks, including handling spills, maintaining restrooms, taking out garbage, and helping to keep kitchen areas clean
• Ensure that all clients and guests comply with E91 building and event policies, helping to maintain a professional and welcoming environment
• Address minor building repairs such as fixing door handles, replacing light bulbs, or patching small wall damage
• Maintain a clean and safe exterior by hosing down or clearing sidewalks, shoveling snow, and ensuring unobstructed access to the building
• Work closely with the Facilities and Operations Lead on larger building projects and more complex maintenance tasks

Competencies required:

• Demonstrates high integrity
• Teachable and eager to take on challenges and learn new things in a dynamic environment
• Adaptable and flexible work style
• Takes responsibility / accountability for own performance and behavior
• Self-motivated and driven to complete tasks

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• S-95 Certificate of Fitness (or comparable FDNY fire and life safety certification, such as S-97, F-89, or S-98, preferred)
• 2 years hands-on experience in event operations, building maintenance, or a similar role
• Service- and hospitality-oriented with a cooperative, team-focused attitude
• Clear communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, staff, and vendors professionally
• Basic knowledge of security protocols and facility safety standards
• Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable working with tools and basic repair equipment (preferred)
• Spanish proficiency, and knowledge of other languages, is a plus
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for events and building needs

Part-time A members of the Redeemer East Side team, working 30 or more hours each week, are offered competitive wages, and benefits, to include:

• Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums for Employee-only coverage
• Fully paid Dental insurance premiums for Employee-only
• Fully paid Vision insurance premiums for Employee-only403b Retirement, plus company match
• Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment policies
• Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
• Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
• Optional Limited Use FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
• Transit / commuter benefit, based on job duties
• Counseling benefit

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.