Evening Building & Facilities Coordinator

The Peterson School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Shalom of Newton is seeking a part-time Building Representative to support programs and rentals in the evenings. The role involves welcoming groups, coordinating with staff and vendors, and monitoring the building for safety and readiness during events.

Responsibilities include managing access, ensuring rooms are correctly set up, and closing procedures at night. The position requires reliable transportation, flexibility for occasional weekends, and a commitment to safety and customer

Qualifications

• Reliable, organized, able to work independently during evening programs and rentals.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; follow security/closing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program and Rental Support: Welcome groups and coordinate with staff lead, accommodator, security, caterers, and vendors.
• Building Access: Manage entry using the building’s security system, in coordination with the security guard.
• Room Readiness: Ensure rooms are set up, lights on, and temperatures comfortable; make minor adjustments as needed.
• Building Monitoring: Conduct walkthroughs every 30 minutes during events to monitor the facility.
• Closing Procedures: Close and secure the building, turn off lights/heating/coffee stations, lock doors.
• Minor Issue Resolution: Respond to minor maintenance issues and contact staff when needed.
• Additional Tasks: Complete small operational tasks as required.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Evening hours

Job description

Company: Temple Shalom of Newton Location: Newton, MA

Hours: Part-Time, Monday–Thursday, 5:30 p.m. until building closing (usually betweåen 8:00 and 10:30 p.m), approximately 15–20 hours per week. Occasional weekend shifts may also be available, based on program and rental needs.

Location: Temple Shalom of Newton, Newton, MA

Compensation: $25/hr with a minimum of 3 hours per shift

Temple Shalom is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation in Newton, MA of 600 families. Our program and school calendars are full, and our members enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities and worship experiences.

The BuildingRepresentativeprovides evening and occasional weekend support for Temple Shalom’s programs and rentals, helping ensure a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained building. This role manages visitor access, monitors the building during events, handles routine issues, and completes end-of-night closing.

Key Responsibilities

PProgram and Rental Support: Welcome groups and coordinate with the staff lead, accommodator, security personnel, caterers, and other vendors as needed.

Building Access: Manage entry using the building’s security system, in coordination with the security guard.

Room Readiness: Confirm that rooms are set up correctly, appropriate lights are on, and temperatures are comfortable. Make minor adjustments as needed.

Building Monitoring: Conduct building walkthroughs approximately every 30 minutes during programs and rentals to monitor the facility and identify any issues.

Closing Procedures: Close and secure the building at the end of each evening, including turning off designated lights, the heat/air, coffee and tea stations, and ensuring all doors are closed and locked.

Minor Issue Resolution: Respond to unexpected building issues, such as a clogged toilet, spill, or other minor maintenance concern, and contact the appropriate staff member when additional assistance is needed.

Additional Tasks: Complete small operational and building tasks, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently during evening programs and rentals.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to follow building security and closing procedures; ability to respond calmly to routine unexpected issues and escalat

Availability to work weekday evenings, with flexibility to accommodate varying program schedules and occasional weekend shifts.

Reliable transportation in all weather conditions.

Temple Shalom is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and beyond. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, living with disabilities, generation, socioeconomic class or veteran status.