Facilities Director

Union Church; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Church is seeking a Facilities Director to ensure the upkeep and functionality of church environments across all campuses. This hands-on role involves maintenance, volunteer training, and effective communication with campus teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in church settings, leadership skills, and a passion for community service.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) plan

PTO

Holidays

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a ministry or church organization.
• Experience leading volunteers or teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility maintenance and repairs across campuses.
• Lead training for portable campus systems and volunteers.
• Coordinate communication between expansion team and campus staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Project management tools

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About Us

At Union, we exist for one thing – to unite people with purpose by helping them know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are Spirit-led, enjoyable, generous, purpose-driven, and excellent. That has been our goal for over 20 years and has guided us every single day. We are one church meeting in 8 different locations and while we're amazed by what God is doing, we aren’t stopping here. Our vision has always been to impact lives by making church as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. That’s why leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. We’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to Union. We want to help you become the person God made you to be.

Job Overview

Union Church is hiring a Facilities Director to join our Expansion team. The Facilities Director is a hands-on leader responsible for the upkeep, readiness, and functionality of our church environments across all campuses, focusing on both fixed and portable locations. Reporting directly to the Associate Pastor of Expansion, this role requires someone who can perform small repairs, troubleshoot issues on-site, and maintain a proactive approach to facility care. It also involves leading setup/takedown operations, training volunteers, and maintaining communication with campus teams. The ideal candidate combines project management skills, a servant’s heart, and humility in leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilities Maintenance and Repair Oversight (45%)
   • Serve as the first point of contact for all facility-related requests, assessing, troubleshooting, and completing small repairs before engaging outside vendors. Ensure all maintenance needs are addressed promptly and cost-effectively to support campus excellence.
2. Portable Campus Systems and Volunteer Training (30%)
   • Learn and refine setup and takedown systems for portable campuses, then lead training of campus coordinators and volunteers to ensure consistency and excellence across locations.
3. Campus Coordination & Communication (15%)
   • Act as a central communication point between the expansion team and campus staff, ensuring updates, needs, and priorities are clearly shared and executed.
4. Planning & Resource Management (10%)
   • Assist in forecasting facility needs, organizing equipment, and maintaining inventories to prepare campuses for growth and identify gaps.

Additional Duties

• Respond to and complete facility repair requests.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for repairs and projects.
• Train campus teams on portable setup/takedown systems.
• Lead volunteer onboarding and training for facilities teams.
• Maintain communication with campus coordinators and leadership.
• Visit campuses regularly to assess environments and support operations.
• Organize storage and inventory systems.
• Support planning and future facility needs.
• Support expansion projects and ensure campus safety and organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a ministry or church organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability to perform light repairs and manage facility needs.
• Experience leading volunteers or teams.
• Vendor coordination experience.
• Availability to work weekends and adjust schedules.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks across campuses.
• Self-motivated, teachable, with initiative.
• Alignment with the church’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or operations within a church setting.
• Knowledge of portable church systems and setup practices.
• Basic construction, maintenance, or vendor management skills.
• Experience training large teams or volunteers.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana).
• Strategic thinking for scalable multi-campus solutions.
• Understanding of and alignment with Union Church’s culture and values.

Key Performance Metrics

• Timely response to facility requests.
• Consistent, excellent portable campus operations.
• Clear communication and team alignment.
• Well-prepared campuses each Sunday.

Benefits & Compensation

Union Church offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision insurance, disability, life insurance, a 403(b) plan, PTO, and holidays.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender, believing it enriches our ministry and outreach. Learn more on our careers page.