Peace, Safety & Operations Coordinator

Who We Are 

Brave Space Alliance (BSA) is a Black- and Trans-founded LGBTQ+ focused community center on Chicago's South Side that welcomes and serves all who come through our doors with affirming, culturally competent resources, programming, and services.  We strive to empower, embolden, and educate each other through mutual aid, knowledge-sharing, and the creation of community-sourced resources as we build a world of liberty and justice for all. 

Position Summary 

Brave Space Alliance's Peace, Safety, and Operations Coordinator is an essential member of the Facilities and Operations department, which
is responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of the workplace.  The Facility and Operations team provides technical, administrative, and operational support for the Brave Space Alliance (BSA) team. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this team performs many maintenance, safety and management tasks that promote a clean and safe working environment; oversees and directs the work of vendors and contractors to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the BSA space; participates in the planning, development and administration of the Facility budgets; and is responsible for the overall operation of the Facility in the absence of the COO.    

Responsibilities 

• Monitor the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, and outdoor recreation spaces 

• Perform routine maintenance on facilities and make repairs, as needed 

• Maintenance work includes safe entry and exit into building 

• Snow removal in winter 

• Maintaining cleanliness of elevators and outdoor building area once per week 

• Installation and removal of window and floor a/c units in all offices 

• Ensure all appliances are in good, working order  

• Schedule routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors 

• Examples of repair work that be needed: tightening loose fixtures, building or repairing office furniture, or hanging frames on walls  

• Using trauma-informed
  strategies measures for intake, drop-in, and other community center spaces, including using de-escalation techniques and restorative justice practices to maintain a calm, supportive, community-centered environment 

• Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders 

• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff 

• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions 

• Coordinating and facilitating all deliveries at BSA facilities  

• Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs 

Required Experience, Education & Skills 

• High school diploma or equivalent.   

• Trauma-informed, de-escalation, restorative justice, security certification and/or training  

• Experience in waste management, safety procedures,
  and operations 

• Experience in facilities management or light facilities repair/handyperson skills  

• Two or more years or more of progressive responsibility in operational management, management and supervision of consultants/contractors providing oversight and direction 

• Experience managing operating budgets and various office projects. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Annual salary: $55,000 

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. 

• 20 days of accrued PTO in the first year.  

• 11 paid holidays. 

• Retirement plan with employer match. 

Inclusive Hiring Statement 

Brave Space Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in its workforce. BSA recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.