Facilities Manager

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of the 19th Street galleries and workspaces, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence and readiness
• Lead and mentor the Facilities Assistant, fostering strong communication, accountability, and a collaborative team environment
• Serve as the main point of contact for facilities-related needs, providing timely and clear communication with internal teams and external vendors
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, including HVAC, landscaping, and janitorial services, ensuring all work meets gallery standards and contractual requirements
• Coordinate and supervise select construction and renovation projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for building systems and equipment, addressing issues proactively
• Support event preparation and logistics for gallery openings and special events, ensuring all spaces are presentation-ready
• Maintain compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety protocols, including inspections and emergency preparedness
• Manage budgets and expenses related to facilities operations, identifying cost-effective and efficient solutions
• Oversee housekeeping and supply management to ensure an optimal work environment for all staff

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in facilities or building management, preferably within a gallery, museum, or similar environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with proven follow-through and attention to detail
• Proactive and resourceful approach to problem solving and maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing or mentoring staff
• Skilled in facilities operations with the professionalism and decorum suited to a gallery setting
• Working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire safety

Passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn

• Flexible workplace and commuter benefits
• Corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others
• Summer Fridays
• Generous PTO and leave
• Family medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives