Strategic Facilities Lead — HQ Operations & Sustainability

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC seeks a Facility Operations Manager to lead all HQ facilities functions, including management of space planning, budgeting, and vendor relationships. The role requires coordinating with leadership to ensure efficient operations and occupant satisfaction.

The position focuses on sustainability, LEED-related activities, and maintaining strong service levels across administration, mail/reception, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of facilities administration experience or equivalent.
• Strong project management and multi-project handling in hybrid work environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of WWF HQ facilities and ensure occupant satisfaction.
• Manage the $1.5M Property Management Agreement and serve as primary contact for the property manager.
• Oversee office services team and contracts; monitor KPIs and responsiveness.
• Administer budgeting: gather base budgets, review monthly reports, and provide summaries to leadership.
• Advise on workspace planning, seating changes, and benchmarking to optimize occupancy.
• Support risk management, safety, and emergency procedures for the HQ building.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Organization skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Workday

SmartSimple

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC seeks a Facility Operations Manager to lead all HQ facilities functions, including management of space planning, budgeting, and vendor relationships. The role requires coordinating with leadership to ensure efficient operations and occupant satisfaction.

The position focuses on sustainability, LEED-related activities, and maintaining strong service levels across administration, mail/reception, and procurement.