The Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) is seeking to hire an experienced professional to become its next Director of Diocesan Property Services.
The Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) is a large and diverse diocese located in the lower part of New York State. It encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, covering 4,739 square miles in ten counties, including New York City and the Hudson valley and has 182 active parishes. The diocese has a rich history, dating back to the country’s beginnings, and is home to notable landmarks such as The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the world’s largest gothic cathedral. The diocese is known for its diversity, representing people, traditions, and languages from all over the world. It has a total of 47,251 members and clergy, including Deacons, Priests, and Bishops and is committed to various ministries, including campus ministry, prison ministry, and advocacy for immigrants. It also includes religious orders and Christian communities.
Many churches in the diocese are recognizable landmarks in their communities and for hundreds of years have provided a home for congregants to celebrate their faith. Because of their age, many of the buildings have typical aging problems, such as boiler, HVAC, or roof issues which need attention, made more difficult as many of the buildings have landmark status, even if not designated by law. Added to that, many of the parishes have seen a decline in attendance and in a small number of cases, have had to close, leaving the local Episcopalian faith community and the Diocesan leaders with a decision as to how to make best use of the properties.
The Episcopal Diocese of New York is seeking a skilled professional to be its next Director of Diocesan Property Services (Director). Reporting to the Chief of Finance and Operations, the Director will oversee and provide guidance to congregations of The Episcopal Diocese of New York with respect to their real estate development, property management and construction and maintenance of properties. The Director will work closely with the congregations to create and implement asset strategies that will address corrective and preventive maintenance, plan for future growth, establish oversight protocols, set performance benchmarks, and help facilitate opportunities to improve property performance.
The successful candidate will most likely have experience working for nonprofit, government and/or private enterprise in affordable housing, asset management, contract management, real estate and/or real estate finance arenas and must demonstrate significant accomplishments and past successes. In addition, the Director must be an enterprise leader, strategic thinker and planner, a problem solver and be able to respond to crises and changing conditions quickly and effectively.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills are critically important, as well as superior diplomatic skills. The Director must be equally comfortable in making presentations before members of the community and church congregants, the clergy, government officials, and other stakeholders. The Director must be able to work closely with the leadership of the Diocese and staff to promote an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork with a minimum of ego. The Director must have high emotional intelligence, be a creative problem solver, an outstanding listener and communicator, as well as be strategic and analytical. The successful candidate will be highly organized, diplomatic, possess sound judgment and relationship building skills as well as honed interpersonal skills, and maintain a sense of humor under stress.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Real Estate
Property Management and Support
Construction
Creation Care/Environmental Sustainability
Other Tasks
The successful candidate for the Director of Diocesan Property Services position will have the following minimum qualifications and attributes:
For more information about The Episcopal Diocese of New York, please visit their website at www.dioceseny.org
All positions at The Episcopal Diocese of New York are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
The Episcopal Diocese of New York has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer
Harris Rand Lusk
260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Please include “Episcopal DDPS” in the subject line of your emailed application.
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