Embrace Church Facilities Director Sioux Falls, SD · Full time Company website

The Facilities Director is responsible for the strategic management and operational excellence of all church-owned properties, grounds, and storage assets. As our church expands across multiple sites, this leader will oversee a dedicated team of facilities and cleaning staff, ensuring that every location reflects a high standard of excellence, safety, and hospitality.

About Embrace Church

Embrace is one church, made up of multiple campuses and network churches. We exist to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. We do that through our four values: Encounter, Compassion, Embrace, and Run. No matter who you are, you belong here.

Description

Embrace Church is made up of campuses & network churches in South Dakota, Minnesota and online. The heartbeat of our church is to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. The Sioux Falls area is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. By 2031, we hope to reach 5% of Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities for Jesus. That 5% would be 12,500 people reached!


Primary Responsibilities

1. Multisite Operations & Management

  • Oversee all physical operations for three current owned locations, with a focus on scalability for future sites.
  • Manage and optimize the use of multiple off-site storage units and inventory.
  • Ensure consistent standards of cleanliness and maintenance across all campuses.
  • Develop and manage the annual facilities budget, prioritizing long-term capital improvements and routine maintenance.

2. Personnel Leadership

  • Lead, schedule, and mentor an internal staff of cleaners and facilities technicians.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, servant-heartedness, and attention to detail.

3. Technical Oversight & Projects

  • HVAC & Systems: Manage preventative maintenance schedules and repairs for all climate control systems.
  • Construction & Renovation: Act as the project lead for mid-level construction projects, renovations, and office build-outs.
  • General Maintenance: Directly oversee or perform painting, basic electrical work, plumbing, and roof maintenance/inspections.
  • Grounds: Ensure landscaping, snow removal, and exterior curb appeal are maintained to the highest standards year-round.

4. Safety & Stewardship

  • Implement and maintain safety protocols, including fire life safety systems and building security.
  • Manage church vehicle fleets and equipment maintenance.
  • Coordinate room setups and facility support for weekly services and special events.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in facilities management, construction, or a related field.
  • Proven experience managing teams and multisite operations.
  • Strong technical proficiency in HVAC, electrical systems, and general trades (painting, roofing, carpentry).
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • A commitment to the mission and values of the church.
  • Ability to perform physical labor and lift at least 50 lbs.
  • The Facilities Director ensures that our physical spaces are a tool for ministry, providing a safe, clean, and excellent environment for everyone who walks through our doors.


Personal Qualities:

  • An authentic follower of Christ that is pursuing the Lord with his/her heart, mind, and soul
  • A life growing in all aspects of the fruit of the Spirit (love,  joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)
  • Involved in the heart and life of Embrace (events, activities, small group, etc)
  • Entrepreneurial minded with a passion to build relationships
  • Self motivated with the ability to follow through on projects large and small
  • High attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement  
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to create and foster a team environment and sense of unity among team members
  • Able to give and receive feedback in a healthy and productive way
  • Become a partner of Embrace 


Compensation & Benefits:

Employment at Embrace includes a generous and competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance and a matching 403b program. Short-term & long-term disability benefits are also available. All employees also receive a generous PTO package, including 18 days of PTO for full-time employees, holiday pay, maternity/paternity leave and wellness benefits.