Operations Coordinator

HQBCC - St. Paul
270 North Kent Street
St. Paul, MN 55102, USA

Founded in 1929, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. is an African American, nonprofit social services agency committed to serving the needs of community members of all ages, abilities, races, cultures and economic levels in the Summit-University neighborhood and greater Twin Cities area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting African American heritage, personal growth, self‑efficiency and self‑determination;

and developing community leadership.

Over the years, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc. has evolved from an independent human services provider to a multi‑service center and is the administrative body of the Martin Luther King Service Center, which houses our partners offering specialized services and programs, including Project Cheer, Prepare + Prosper, the St. Paul Branch of the NAACP, the African American Leadership Council, and the nationally‑recognized Penumbra Theatre Company.

We are committed to building partnerships and providing services designed to reflect the needs and character of the Summit‑University community. Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is a great place to work and offers a competitive salary and benefits, and a supportive work environment designed to support employee growth while meeting the needs of the community.

$28.00 per hour

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; insurance available for their families.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available to pair with a High Deductible Health Plan.
• There is employer‑paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employees.
• The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and long‑term disability insurance.
• HQB sponsors a retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 5% and a 5% employer match and immediate vesting, plus up to a 10% employer contribution after one year of service.

Because HQB is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, HQB employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits y’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

This is a regular, part-time position that will work 30 hours per week.

Hallie Q. Brown is hiring an Operations Coordinator to support the organization’s operations in the areas of custodial, maintenance, and events.

• Oversee the effective operation of the facility by ensuring that all areas are safe, well maintained, and pleasant to use.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Schedule and manage facilities contractors.
• Manage vendor relationships (phones, IT, snow removal, etc.).
• Participate in equipment upkeep and space improvements.
• Coordinate safety inspections and other periodic maintenance from external vendors.
• Execute special projects related to operations, space use, and facilities systems as needed.
• Maintain and order supplies needed for maintenance/cleaning of the facility.
• Perform light, building‑related maintenance (e.g. change light bulbs, minor repairs to walls, paint rooms, etc.).
• Maintain the grounds surrounding agency buildings, including maintaining playground areas, clearing sidewalks and stairs as needed, and mowing/trimming lawns and hedges.
• Assist the marketing team with the setup of event spaces according to the specifications of the reserving party, including tables, chairs, and other necessary equipment.
• Assist the marketing team with breaking down events with care and efficiency, ensuring all property and equipment is protected from damage.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to resolve any maintenance issues that arise.

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field, or demonstrably equivalent knowledge gained through alternative courses of study and life experience.
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