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divh2Facilities Coordinator/h2pKids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a global leader in the protection of unaccompanied and separated children who are forcibly displaced from their countries of origin. Launched in 2008, KIND champions a world in which every childs rights and well-being are protected throughout their journey to safety./ppBuilding on its extensive programming and successful model in the United States, KIND is expanding in the Americas and Europe to bring its experience to bear in working with unaccompanied and separated children. Our work focuses on addressing the legal and mental health needs of this population; building strong partnerships and engaging in training and capacity strengthening with governments, NGOs, and the private sector; and advocating for systemic and pragmatic reforms to advance the rights of unaccompanied and separated children./ppKIND seeks a Facilities Coordinator for our Houston, Texas office location. The incumbent reports to the Facilities Manager within KINDs Operations department. The Facilities Coordinator will ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of KIND office(s), through management of key administrative priorities, and collaboration across organizational functions and components including workplace operations, finance, security, and human resources. This is a hybrid role and requires in-office presence at least 3 times per week, as needed. Needs requiring additional in-office time include special events or guests, delivery and supply management, and vendor management./ppThis position is contingent upon continued funding./ph3Essential Functions/h3pEnsures the smooth operation of KINDs Houston, Texas office location by overseeing and coordinating local facilities-related matters; managing meeting spaces, assisting with mail and packages, procuring office supplies, managing field office inventory, and maintaining the overall organization of the office./ppLiaises with and oversees contractors and vendors to enable facilities maintenance and repairs./ppTracks and manages dates of routine maintenance services, contract renewals, landlord visits, and lease expirations for each office./ppPhysically present during scheduled preventative maintenance visits from vendors, and property management or landlord visits./ppEstablishes and maintains working relationship with property management and landlords at the Seattle office./ppActs as primary liaison between the local office and property management, ensuring that all facilities and concerns are clearly communicated for prompt action or solution./ppMaintains a welcoming and secure environment by monitoring entry points and screening visitors in accordance with office protocols./ppAssists with onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and interns through the deployment collection of equipment./ppAssists with the creation and implementation of standard procedures for each office./ppEnsures the setting up of accounts, equipment, and workstations, and provide troubleshooting assistance as needed./ppProvides support to the broader Facilities team, with ongoing projects and operational initiatives, executing the goals and objectives of the function. Projects may be office specific or extend to KIND-wide initiatives, such as office construction and decommissioning./ppCollaborates with the Managing Director regarding assigned locations and discuss weekly priorities and goals./ppOther duties as assigned by Facilities department leadership./ph3Qualifications and Requirements/h3pGraduate degree required./ppMust be fully fluent in English. Conversational Spanish a plus./ppMinimum of 3 years of experience performing administrative or facilities office duties./ppWorking knowledge of project management tools, like ASANA, preferred./ppFlexible, with the ability to manage numerous priorities and emerging opportunities./ppWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (such as Teams, Excel, etc.)./ppAbility to work collaboratively and multi-task in our KIND environment, managing numerous priorities and emerging opportunities./ppExcellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment; ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as appropriate./ppAbility to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles./ppDemonstrate discipline and adaptability to effectively deliver on our core mission of ensuring access to justice and safeguarding childrens well-being and rights./ppAbility to multitask and work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment./ppCommitted to practicing and supporting wellbeing and a work-home life balance./ppExperience working and communicating in a remote environment preferred but not required./pp$56,000 - $70,000 a year/pp- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with KIND paying 100% of the employee only portion of the premium for one of the three medical plan options, dental, and vision./pp- Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care./pp- Pre-tax transit and parking spending account./pp- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance./pp- Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance./ppFor a complete list of benefits, please click a href= recognizes that our ability to help our clients starts with helping our team members. KIND has prioritized wellness for employees through Mindfulness and Wellness Trainings, Wellness Platforms, Employee Assistance and Resilience Programs, Time Away and Office Wellness Activities./ppFor more information regarding our Wellness initiatives please visit this a href= be considered for this role, please submit an employment application at a href= along with your resume and cover letter./ppKIND is committed to an ethical recruitment and hiring process and maintains a firm no fees recruitment policy. We will never charge a fee or ask for money as part of the application process. KIND also conducts all interviews via telephone or video conference, and at no time will KIND engage in a text or mobile app-based application or interview process. For more information, please visit the following website: a href=