Job Title: Operations Manager - 1st shift M-F 6a - 3p.
Salary: $85K, plus annual bonus (paid weekly, free uniforms, great benefits)
Join us in making a difference in YOUR community! Be the change you want to see in your community -- lead our team to create a vibrant and welcoming downtown experience!
Are you a leader with 5-7 years of experience in facilities operations management, hospitality/tourism management, event management, or public spaces administration? Block by Block is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee one of our Ambassador programs. This role requires advanced client relationship management skills to manage daily district program operations and deliver continual program improvements. We're looking for someone with strong managerial skills, a great work ethic, experience supervising a team of employees, and a passion for creating a great experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hiring and training a positive, skilled, and dependable team.
- Adjusting the deployment of resources to match changing needs.
- Identifying and solving problems to improve program quality.
- Procuring and managing inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Reporting outcomes through various channels (spreadsheets, Kronos Timekeeping, Budgets).
- Hands-on working management in the field to provide coaching, mentoring, and continuous training.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Has a solid work history with at least 5-7 years of experience.
- Has supervised a team of people.
- Outgoing, positive, and personable.
- Enjoys working outside in varying weather conditions.
- Is a problem solver and innovator.
- Strong communication and narration abilities.
- Understands Quality Assurance and exceeds client and team expectations.
- Decisive and able to make quick, effective decisions.
Block by Block is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications- High School Diploma Required, College or Extended Education preferred, Minimum of 5 years Management Experience.
- Expert Customer Service Skills -- Our entire mission is to be friendly and engaging. Must lead by example with their friendliness and with a positive attitude.
- Expert Judgement -- must be comfortable and competent in order to make decisions based on information available.
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Expert in level technology and computer skills Must have a strong background with proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
$85,000 - $85,000
Compensation & BenefitsWe are proud to offer the following benefits:
- Insurance: Medical with available FSA and/or HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
- Paid time off: Vacation, Sick Time and/or PTO (Only where required by local requirements and contract agreements), Paid Leave (only where required by law), Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Floating Holidays (only where required by contract agreement), Birthday Pay (eligible after one year of service at most locations unless otherwise stated in CBA), Jury Duty (only where required by law).
- Bonuses: Availability of bonuses varies and is dependent on multiple factors including but not limited to: location, position and contract agreements. Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program (select positions only), Bonus Program (Operations Manager, RVP, and executive positions only).
- Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Vehicle Allowance (only available for specific corporate positions, based on location and position).
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- At least 5 years of management experience
- Experience supervising a team
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong judgment and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- College or extended education
- 5–7 years of experience in facilities operations management, hospitality/tourism management, event management, or public spaces administration
What We Do
Block by Block helps cities, downtown districts, parks, and transit systems create welcoming, vibrant public spaces through locally tailored ambassador programs. Its teams provide hospitality and safety, cleaning, street outreach, landscaping and grounds maintenance, and transit support, adapting staffing and services to each location’s needs. The company manages the people and operating systems behind these programs so clients can improve cleanliness, safety, and the public’s overall experience.
