Job Description

The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) is reimagining the future of what’s possible in public education. As a non-profit Chicago public charter school, located on the city’s urban southwest side, we are constructing a “school of the future” that is trailblazing an unparalleled level of sustainability and new learning environment rooted in wonder. Our mission is to develop mindful leaders who take action now and in the future to positively impact their communities and the world beyond. Our innovative and holistic approach aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates future generations through incubating, evaluating, and disseminating our best practices to the world. We value:

Our Net-Positive Energy Community Hub

Full Time Regenerative Facilities Manager

About the Facility:

The Cultivate Collective Sustainability Hub is a pioneering 72,000 square foot facility that serves as a collaborative space for the Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School, Cultivate Collective, and Esperanza Health Center. This net-positive, high-performing building is a model of sustainable design, incorporating advanced green technologies and practices to achieve energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Position Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regenerative Facilities Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of our state-of-the-art sustainability hub. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facility management, with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. This role is critical in ensuring the hub operates at optimal performance, aligns with our sustainability goals, and provides a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Operations:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the building, ensuring all mechanical, plumbing and electrical and safety and security systems are functioning efficiently.
• Manage the scheduling and execution of regular maintenance and repair work including self performing basic repair work and supporting the maintenance of the grounds.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized maintenance and repairs.

Sustainability and Energy Management:

• Monitor and optimize energy usage to maintain net-positive status.
• Implement and manage sustainability initiatives to reduce the facility's carbon footprint.
• Track and report on sustainability metrics and performance.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure the facility complies with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Ensures that occupants understand how to safely use the building

Resource Management:

• Optimize resource allocation to balance cost-effectiveness with sustainability goals.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School, Cultivate Collective, and Esperanza Health Center regarding facility-related issues.
• Foster a collaborative environment among the hub’s stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders about facility issues and updates.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor facility staff, promoting a culture of sustainability and excellence.
• Conduct regular team meetings to align on goals and address any operational challenges.

Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility management, preferably in a sustainability-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems.
• Proven experience with energy management and sustainability practices.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and manage multiple priorities.



Working Conditions:

• This role requires occasional evening and weekend work to support facility operations and events.
• The position involves some physical activity, including walking, standing, and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

We are looking for staff who:

• Have a big heart to match a big brain
• Are bilingual in English and Spanish (ideal but not required)
• Want their work to define best practice
• Respect and thrive in a dynamic, changing, and growing environment
• Know extraordinary things can happen when people work hard together
• Want to participate in a laboratory for innovation in education

Working at AGC means:

• Being surrounded by thoughtful, inquisitive students and hard-working, like-minded colleagues
• Thinking outside of the box to do what is best for our students
• Being held to high standards for continuous personal and school improvement, and being given the time and support to do so – AGC teachers receive twice as many professional development hours as their peers, and coaching from an Instructional Leadership Team with a combined experience of 13 advanced degrees and 78 years in 26 schools
• Promoting student profile qualities of the International Baccalaureate Program: inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, well-balanced, and reflective.
• Gaining experience with interdisciplinary International Baccalaureate Units of Inquiry, balanced literacy, arts integration, and constructivist Mathematics approach
• Having high academic expectations for every student in the school everyday
• Getting your hands dirty on our school farm
• Enjoying 100% organic, scratch made meals prepared by our on-site chef
• Working in an environmentally sustainable school culture 

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to pguilianelli@agcchicago.org. Applications will be accepted until July 18th, 2025.  

Reimagining the Future of Learning

In addition to operating a K-8 school as a learning laboratory for the Chicago Public School district, AGC’s bold vision is to serve as an incubator of innovation and center of learning for the entire community. Our mission is to reimagine community learning by building partnerships, providing services, and establishing a living institution that model how to coexist peacefully and productively on a more sustainable planet. We envision a world where all have access to inspired educational opportunities, preparing communities to tackle local and global challenges and to live within our planetary boundaries.

New Community Revitalization Project

Leading up to this moment, AGC has not only been focused on helping its Chicago area students create lives full of possibility, but also has reached 5 million students in multiple states and countries by sharing our work openly and encouraging replication of our model. We are now poised to invigorate the AGC mission on a visionary new campus which will be completed in the summer of 2023. Experts from all over the world helped us reimagine the nexus between inspirational learning and healthy communities, and we have attracted a $31 million capital commitment from the State of Illinois.

The new AGC learning hub is one of the most architecturally ambitious projects in the U.S. today and is paving the way for reimagining the role of “school” and learning environments in cultivating the next generation of globally and environmentally minded leaders. AGC’s new learning hub will provide critically needed access to tuition-free early childhood learning, high quality K-8 public education, health care and mental health services, community wellness facilities and programming, neighborhood gardens and green spaces, and a fresh foods market featuring produce from the campus three-acre urban farm, food forest, orchard, apiary, and greenhouses. A variety of sustainable technologies and innovative learning environments, including STEM labs, tinkering studios and maker spaces, will allow educators to reimagine experiential and real-world learning.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, salaried position with a compensation range of $70,000–$90,000 annually depending on experience, with full range of employee benefits including: health insurance, paid time off, wellness fund, professional development support, and free, scratch-made organic meals prepared on site. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, or disability.

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