Who is EMPath?

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. 

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. 

What will you be doing? 

Making an impact every day. You will be part of a dynamic, passionate team of professionals who work to drive the communication strategy of EMPath and its mission to disrupt poverty. 

The Director of Building and Facilities Operations provides leadership and oversight to support the efficient, effective and environmentally sound operations of EMPath facilities. Providing a safe and secure environment for our participants and employees. You will oversee two direct reports: the Food Services and Facilities Coordinators. You will manage all contractors, provide vendor management and will ensure excellence in facility management, including janitorial and maintenance, and provide support for capital projects.

The Director partners with EMPath’s Housing Leadership to ensure the facilities and grounds meet a prudent level of quality and risk management compliance standards, support cost-effective operations and promote a positive working environment. This is an essential position, one that requires on-site availability even during inclement weather and rotating on-call responsibilities.

What skills do you need to be successful in this role? 

• Creativity – a technically skilled tradesperson who can identify issues and come up with creative solutions for facility projects
• Relationship builder – Manage vendor relationship and partner with landlords to ensure vendor outcomes; risk management and fiscal responsibility.
• Hands on – This is a working manager role, you will be part of the ongoing maintenance and repair and backing up your small and agile facility staff. Keeping in close contact with our janitorial contractor across all of our locations in Boston area
• Planning - Proactively identifies, purposes, and executes a strategic plan to mitigate risk and hazards to participants and staff. Identify capital projects, develops compelling ROI and works with Development to coordinate funding and complete projects with outside contractors
• Take ownership of Safety – monitoring standard operating procedures for facility operations, including safety and security systems
• Financial skills - Partner with Finance to plan annual budget and forecast expenses

Ways to stand out in the crowd 

• Strong hands on technical skills 
• Previous Residential Facilities experience in Human Services or Academia 
• Proven leadership skills and teambuilding skills

Why EMPath?

The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals. 

Collaborative team environment! You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for elevating the good work of the organization and the participants in our programs.

Work-life balance: 4-day work week. 4 weeks of paid time off & 10 paid holidays. 

Benefits: Competitive salary, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits.

Pay transparency: This role is budgeted for up to $90,000 annually.

EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.

If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.