SPC Employment Opportunities
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Posted: March 13, 2024 (until filled)
Job Description (Read below or download a PDF by following this link)
❖ Overview:
Since 1952, Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School (SPNDS), a well-established program of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC), has been sharing learning joy with children in Swarthmore and nearby communities through its nonreligious curriculum and play-based approach to preschool education. SPNDS welcomes all students regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds, and offers scholarships to families with financial need. Students with special needs are accepted if the school can adequately support them. Accredited as a high-quality preschool program by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the SPNDS curriculum encourages the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
❖ Overview and Position Summary:
Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (SPC), a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is a vibrant and growing church community, with approximately 650 active members. SPC is seeking a new Manager of Buildings and Grounds, responsible for the sound operation of existing facilities and the implementation of projects to maintain and enhance the quality and functionality of buildings and grounds of the church, the Nursery Day School, and the ABC (A Better Chance) House. A well-maintained, safe, and clean campus is integral to the hospitality of SPC as well as its stewardship. Working closely with the Property Committee of SPC, the Director of Business Administration, and the Director of Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School, the Manager of Buildings and Grounds manages the property of SPC, develop and maintain budgets and schedules for routine maintenance, continue and expand the church’s energy savings programs, oversee all capital projects, work with the church’s Health and Safety Committee to maintain building safety systems, and oversee the care of buildings and grounds, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems, the watering of grounds, office equipment, AV systems, and other related areas. The work culture is highly collegial and supportive and requires a high degree of responsibility and commitment to the mission of the institution.
❖ Requirements and Skills:
Skills in carpentry and maintenance are required. Familiarity of the trades, such as plumbing, HVAC, and electrical is highly desirable. Experience with project management is necessary. The ideal candidate for this position would also have strong communication skills, written and verbal; high interpersonal skills, with the desire and ability to engage the congregation and to work appreciatively with volunteers; skill in the use of technology, including audio, video, and livestreaming systems; and be detail-oriented, nimble, and resourceful. The person will be highly organized and tidy, exhibit consistent professionalism, and practice conscientious stewardship of the church’s resources. The ideal candidate would be able to use Office 365 (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint) and is able to learn to use new applications as needed. While the position is part-time, the person would be quickly responsive to situations as they arise.
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