Description

The Freedom Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2019 to educate, empower and enlighten our nation to reflect on the past, present and future of the Civil Rights Movement in Oklahoma.  As owners of the historic Freedom Center building, originally purchased in 1967 to serve as home base for the NAACP Youth Council under the leadership of Clara Luper, we are currently undergoing a building restoration as the first phase of developing the five-acre Clara Luper Civil Rights Center (CLCRC) Campus. The new Clara Luper Civil Rights Center is a MAPS4 project slated for construction immediately south of the historic Freedom Center building along Martin Luther King Avenue.  We are building a team in anticipation of serving as the operator for the full CLCRC Campus, projected to open in 2026.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Manager is a critical new role responsible for the care, maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of the Freedom Center’s historic building and the broader CLCRC Campus. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Director, this position will oversee day-to-day facilities operations while supporting long-term planning for a growing, multi-site campus. As a small and growing staff, all employees work closely as a team to meet new challenges as they arise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate comfort with both accountability and flexibility, and a commitment to supporting a culturally responsive, mission-driven organization that honors the Freedom Center’s legacy.

Primary responsibilities include:

Developing and instituting organizational policies and procedures for facilities related systems informed by best practices in the non-profit and cultural sectors
Developing and managing contracts for all external vendors
Coordinating contracted services to meet general operations needs such as security, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, etc. across active sites.
Serving as a primary contact to contracted IT management services, internet service provider, etc. 
Ensuring that all supplies are ordered, maintained, and inventoried.
Playing a supportive role to other areas within the organization as needed, understanding that some responsibilities may shift as additional staff are hired, i.e., helping with meeting scheduling and logistics, attending board meetings, and other duties as assigned. 
Facilities management combines hands-on building operations with significant administrative responsibilities, including vendor coordination, documentation, compliance tracking, budget monitoring, and project support.

Key Skills and Competencies

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort responding to facilities issues.
Knowledge of building systems and mechanics, maintenance practices, and safety standards
Proficiency with routine office software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Genuine interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, contractors, board members, and the public.
Commitment to supporting a mission-driven organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$45,000-$50,000 base compensation plus benefit allowance

AVAILABILITY

Availability during normal business hours, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend meetings or events. In person work will be needed for collaboration and meeting participation and as key administrative personnel, some on-call work may happen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, operations, construction management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
  Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in facilities, building operations, or property management
  Experience in nonprofit, museum, cultural, church, or government environments strongly preferred.