Facility Director

FACILITY DIRECTOR

First United Methodist Church of Bossier City, Louisiana

The Facility Director at First United Methodist Church, Bossier City is responsible for ensuring the long-term stewardship, functionality, and welcoming appearance of the church’s physical campus through a systematic program of maintenance and improvement. In addition, this role proactively develops rental and partnership opportunities within the broader community to generate income that helps subsidize or offset the cost of the position itself, strengthening the church’s financial sustainability while advancing its mission of community engagement. This is a hands-on position and is responsible for performing maintenance duties as well as sharing cleaning the building with the church housekeeper.

Primary Outcomes

Systematic Maintenance & Improvement

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive, documented preventative maintenance program that reduces emergency repairs, extends asset life, and improves campus safety and aesthetics.
• Lead long-range capital planning for facility improvements, prioritizing stewardship of church resources.
• Ensure responsive, high-quality repair workflows with clear vendor relationships and cost tracking.

Revenue Generation through Community Partnerships

• Actively market and secure facility rental agreements with local organizations, nonprofits, and businesses in alignment with church values.
• Develop enduring community partnerships that generate sustained rental income, with the explicit goal of helping subsidize the Facility Director’s salary and costs.
• Manage rental operations efficiently to maximize revenue while maintaining facility integrity and mission fit.

Key Results / Success Metrics

Maintenance

• 100% of scheduled preventative maintenance tasks completed on time each quarter.
• Annual reduction in unplanned/emergency repair costs.
• Clear, updated 3–5-year capital improvement plan approved by Trustees or Church Council.

Revenue Generation

• Achieve minimum annual rental income target (e.g., $XX,000 as set by Leadership Council) sufficient to offset a substantial portion of the position’s cost.
• Achieve annual growth of at least X% in active rental partnerships (as set by Leadership Council).
• Maintain 90% satisfaction rating from facility rental partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, and other key systems.
• Oversee vendor selection and performance; ensure cost-effective, high-quality work.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance tasks, repairs, vendor contracts, and costs.
• Identify, pursue, and negotiate facility rental opportunities that align with the church’s mission and community standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local nonprofits, civic groups, and businesses for ongoing facility usage.
• Ensure compliance with safety, insurance, and municipal requirements for rental events.
• Provide regular reporting to church leadership on maintenance status, capital needs, and rental income performance.
• Work collaboratively with church staff, committees, and volunteers to prioritize projects and resources.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in facility management, property maintenance, or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage systematic maintenance programs.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or partnership development, ideally including rental/leasing arrangements.
• Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, safety standards, and insurance requirements.
• Excellent communication, record-keeping, and budgeting skills.

Desired Competencies

Commitment to high standards of stewardship and operational excellence.

• Entrepreneurial mindset to identify and cultivate new rental opportunities.
• Ability to balance cost controls with quality outcomes.
• Collaborative spirit and diplomacy when working with diverse community partners.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of church programming and events.

Alignment with Church Mission and Values

First United Methodist Church, Bossier City, exists to serve God and neighbor through vibrant worship, compassionate outreach, and meaningful community connections. The Facility Director embodies this mission by ensuring the church campus is a safe, inviting, and well-maintained environment for all ministries and by building partnerships that extend the church’s hospitality and resources to the broader community. By generating rental income that helps subsidize the role itself, the Facility Director contributes directly to the financial sustainability of the church’s mission to love and serve Bossier City.

This position is accomplished through communication with and under direct supervision of the Pastor and indirectly, Leadership Council. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the direction of the Pastor, the Leadership Council, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Time off, related to vacations, illness, or other absences, is to be negotiated with the Pastor, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Leadership Council. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. All applicants will be considered based on their qualifications and ability to perform the essential functions of the job.