Facilities Operations Associate

Facilities Operations Associate

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings are seeking a Facilities Operations Associate to support daily operations at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. This role assists in managing incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory control, on-site event support, and overall facility logistics. Supporting operations across multiple departments, the position helps ensure efficient day-to-day workflows, well-stocked copy rooms and common areas, and a timeline response to facility needs. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate or early career professional with a background in sport management, supply chain management, business, or a related field. This position demands a proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities in a dynamic environment. 

In addition to the duties described above, the Facilities Operations Associate will take part in the Vikings’ exclusive Leadership Development Program. This program will provide regular opportunities for professional development, exposure to organizational leadership and the ability to develop skills critical for the Associate’s future career growth. A fundamental part of the program will include clearly defined goals between the Associate and their Supervisor that will be tracked and measured for progress throughout the term of the program.

This is a temporary full-time position that will begin on June 1, 2026, and conclude on May 28, 2027, unless otherwise determined.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Support the preparation and processing of outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, and required documentation
• Assist in receiving, identifying, and organizing inbound shipments utilizing package-tracking software and established intake procedures
• Coordinate with multiple departments to arrange couriers for same-day local deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate service execution
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to designated departments in accordance with internal routing procedures
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure copy rooms are consistently stocked with essential office supplies
• Manage departmental inventory requests and ensure timely distribution of materials to the appropriate personnel
• Monitor supply usage trends and recommend reorder points to ensure consistent stock availability
• Manager confidential document shred bins and replace full containers in accordance with security and disposal protocols
• Maintain clean, well-organized supply rooms and shared workspaces to support efficient daily operations
• Provide operational support for on-campus events, ensuring logistics, supplies, and workspace needs are effectively met
• Assist with small projects or improvements as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a positive team player with strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills
• The ability to work long, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Desire to learn and advance knowledge and skills
• Must have reliable transportation

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The ability to stand or walk for very long periods of time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required to perform job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.