Residential Night Manager - Live Onsite (Zagami)

So Others Might Eat/ SOME; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free on-site living

Job summary

The Night Manager at SOME (So Others Might Eat) oversees safe, clean living spaces for residents in Zagami House, living on-site with rent-free accommodations in Washington, DC. The role includes light cleaning, basic maintenance, and ensuring security during off hours.

Required are CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and the ability to work 16 hours weekly on Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun shifts. Experience with vulnerable populations is a plus and the position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Qualifications

• Some High School education; 1–3 years in security, residential, or janitorial work.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• Live on-site in provided living space (efficiency or 1 bedroom).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: provide daily cleaning of lobby, staff bathrooms, community rooms, staff kitchens; light facilities maintenance; snow/ice removal in winter.
• Safety Management: conduct hourly building and property walk-throughs; check doors; monitor suspicious behavior; document concerns; inform Program Management of issues.
• Program Management: perform resident drug/alcohol testing as assigned; log daily activities; note residents with special needs; participate in meetings.

Skills

Cleaning basics

Boundary setting

Task prioritization

De-escalation

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Communication with diverse audiences

Education

Some High School education

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

The Night Manager creates safe living spaces for our Families. Maintains the security of the facility during off hours. Provides upkeep of the facility and maintenance activities to provide a comfortable, clean, and dignified home for residents. Performs light cleaning of building and grounds and provides light facilities maintenance. Experience with vulnerable populations is a PLUS!

Zagami House provides long‑term housing for 12 families on 19th Street in SE Washington, DC. The Night Manager lives on the property. This job allows you to work and live in DC, RENT‑FREE!

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 8:00 apm - 12:00 am (16 hours per week)

Required: Some High School education; 1‑3 years of experience in security, residential, and/or janitorial work. Experience with vulnerable populations is a plus.

Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid/AED; This position will require that the Night Manager live on‑site in provided living space (efficiency or 1 bedroom)

Expected Contributions:

• Maintenance: Provide daily cleaning to lobby, staff bathrooms, community rooms, staff kitchens. Perform light facilities maintenance duties. (i.e., plunging toilets, changing lightbulbs/batteries). Provide snow and ice removal from walkways during winter.
• Safety Management: Conduct building and property walk‑throughs hourly; check doors, walk individual floors; monitor suspicious behavior; document concerns. Inform Program Management of any emergency or security concerns.
• Program Management: Perform resident drug and alcohol testing as assigned. Inform Service Coordinator and Program Manager via communication log all building activity daily; specifically noting when residents have special needs or require assistance. Participate in scheduled building meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of basic cleaning and maintenance techniques
• Ability to establish and adhere to strong professional boundaries
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work tasks
• Ability to de‑escalate situations and resolve conflict effectively
• Flexibility with the ability to multi‑task despite competing priorities
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Reports To:

Program Manager

Position Designation:

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal‑opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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