ACE California - Dulzura Housing Property Manager

 Housing Manager, ACE Southern California (30 miles east of San Diego in Dulzura, CA)

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit conservation corps with growing nationwide operations, is seeking a Housing Manager for its Southern California operations located in Dulzura, CA. The community is largely rural and has a population of only 700 people, just 30 miles southeast of the city of San Diego and about 10 miles north of the US Mexico Border, along the east side of the San Ysidro Mountains.  Dulzura is derived from a Spanish name meaning "gentleness".  Another theory is that the name is derived from the thriving honey industry that began in the area in 1869 and comes from the Spanish translation of Dulzura meaning "sweetness".

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

ACE California offers corpsmembers and staff housing in three beautiful locations throughout the year. ACE needs a year-round housing manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Dulzura property.  The ACE Southern California property is very unique and includes three main residential units that can sleep up to 30 people, and has several communal living areas.  ACE staff and members share cooking duties along with other residential chores.

2. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

The Housing Manager must have the following qualities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Skilled at planning for, and managing large groups of people.
• Good motivational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with corpsmembers, colleagues, the general public, community groups and city representatives.
• Able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Capable of understanding and following ACE systems and processes.
• Good numeracy, computer, and written skills.
• Knowledgeable about general maintenance and home improvements.
• Methodical in approach to maintenance and cleaning schedule.
• Previous experience in reservations advantageous

• Experience of environmental conservation skills, basic environmental education, and outdoor living/camping skills are not essential, but preferred.

3. TYPICAL DUTIES:

Duties and hours are varied but will typically include:

• Welcoming new members to the housing and conducting/performing orientation tours.
• Organizing the rooming list for arriving and departing corpsmembers.
• Keeping up-to-date with local information and events and informing house members.
• Being on hand to support and mentor corpsmembers.
• Ensuring the alcohol and drug free housing rules are observed by the corpsmembers and staff.
• Regular communication with Operations Director based in Santa Cruz to learn of weekly shopping needs for crews and housing.
• Assisting crew leaders and coordinators with vehicle maintenance and upkeep of vehicle logs.
• Timely submission of city paperwork (reports, permit application etc.).
• Liaising with State Director about local contractors regarding renovations and repairs.
• Maintaining the outside areas in accordance with defensible space guidelines.
• Oversee on-site volunteers and contractors that maintain the gardens and grounds.
• Timely and accurate reporting of accounts.
• Washing the household laundry.
• Sorting and transporting the recycling to the center.
• Supervising the weekly cleaning parties.
• Monitoring the tidiness of shared bedrooms.
• Cleaning the common areas daily.
• Maintaining an annual cleaning and maintenance schedule.
• Maintaining safe, clean, and secure housing - fire alarm checks, appliance checks, standards of hygiene, secure property, computer virus checks, restocking first aid kit(s), ect.

4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a positive, constructive work environment conducive to team dynamics.
• Must be flexible and possess a high work ethic.
• Must enforce the use of appropriate safety procedures in all tasks.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Must maintain optimal physical health, including a drugfree lifestyle.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must submit to a criminal background check prior to hire. Persons convicted of a felony are not eligible for appointment to this classification.
• Must be willing to accept ACE's credit card policies and perform affiliated tasks.
• Must successfully complete CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) after hire.
• Must successfully complete van training shortly after hire.

Start Date: On or before April 10, 2017

Hours:  40 hours/week year round within a flexible schedule.  Some week nights and weekends. 

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $14 - $18/hourly depending on experience. Housing and all utilities are included as part of the compensation. Health and dental insurance available after 90 days (70% covered by ACE) and paid holiday, vacation and sick leave accrual start after 6 months.

Application Process: There is no official application form for this position. In lieu of an application form please submit the following documents by email:

1. A detailed resume
2. An introduction letter expressing how your qualifications and experiences align with the Housing Manager job description and the mission of ACE

To Apply:

Please email the required documents to Sarah Miggins Director, ACE California:

smiggins@usaconservation.org

Deadline: March 31, 2017 Please note that ACE will schedule interviews and may make a selection prior to the application deadline. Please submit your application materials as you prepare them.

ACE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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