About the Role
This developmental position supports daily operations, offering hands-on experience in operational oversight, team coordination, and process improvement. It is part of a Manager-in-Training program with the intention of promoting candidates to an Operations Manager role within 1-2 years.
Responsibilities
- Support operational planning and execution by assisting the Operations Manager in coordinating schedules, workflows, and priorities.
- Learn and contribute to process improvements by observing current practices, identifying opportunities, and suggesting enhancements under guidance.
- Assist in team coordination by helping to communicate goals, track progress, and ensure alignment across departments.
- Develop reporting skills by preparing and reviewing operational reports, learning how to analyze data, and presenting findings to leadership.
- Participate in vendor and partner relations to gain experience in relationship management and contract administration.
- Support compliance and quality standards by learning policies and procedures, helping monitor adherence, and escalating issues when needed.
- Collaborate on budget and resource management by assisting with tracking expenses and learning how to allocate resources effectively.
- Engage in professional development by actively seeking mentorship, training, and feedback to grow into a future operations leadership role.
- Must be able to return to the property within 30 minutes due to unforeseen circumstances.
Requirements
- 2-4+ years of experience in facility operations, technical trade, commercial construction, property administration, or a related support role.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Analytical mindset with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, or similar.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a team environment.
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptability
- Analytical mindset
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical specification interpretation
- Collaboration
- Initiative
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Remote Fridays
- Forever Fridays
Experience Level
- 2-4+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $87,000 - $114,000 base salary with a bonus target of 10%
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
- Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
- 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career-development resources
- Comprehensive wellness program including ClassPass memberships
About the Company
- Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE:MAC).
- Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart.
- By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers.
- Our shared values drive our progress: Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.
Equal Opportunity
- Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
- Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.
