Career Opportunities in Cultural Facility Management

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Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Site Positions, Goppion

New York, East Coast, and West Coast

Goppion, a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered museum display cases and exhibition components, is expanding its North American team and seeking technically skilled professionals to support complex projects for leading cultural institutions.

Current openings include a Senior Project Manager based in New York, a Project Manager for the East Coast, two Site Managers for the East Coast, and one Site Manager for the West Coast. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical, project management, construction, manufacturing, installation, or site-based experience who are interested in working on bespoke museum and exhibition systems.

The Project Manager roles will lead the end-to-end coordination of complex display case and exhibition component projects, serving as the technical and organizational bridge between Goppion’s Italian engineering teams and North American cultural institutions. Responsibilities include contract coordination, design management, client communication, project execution, and final installation. 

The Site Manager roles will oversee the on-site assembly and installation of display and exhibition component systems within museum galleries. Responsibilities include managing installation crews, interpreting technical drawings, ensuring execution to specification, solving technical challenges in live-site conditions, and serving as Goppion’s technical authority on site.

Qualified candidates should bring an engineering or architectural degree, equivalent technical experience, or a strong technical and mechanical background, depending on the role. Experience in construction, technical project management, manufacturing-driven environments, precision assembly, fit-out, millwork, or comparable site-based technical work is preferred. Travel within the assigned region is required.

These positions offer the opportunity to work on landmark projects for some of North America’s most prestigious museums within a culture dedicated to technical excellence, craftsmanship, and precision.

More information about the positions and application instructions can be found on Goppion’s Careers page. Candidates may also apply on LinkedIn or contact Goppion at [email protected].

Goppion is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager, Safety and Emergency Planning, Los Angeles County Museum of Art 

Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art seeks an experienced safety and emergency management professional to serve as Manager, Safety and Emergency Planning. This role is ideal for a collaborative and highly organized leader with expertise in safety program management, emergency preparedness, incident response, business continuity, and risk mitigation within a complex public-facing institution.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations, the Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing LACMA’s comprehensive safety, emergency planning, and response program. The position works across departments to identify risks, strengthen emergency readiness, coordinate response and recovery planning, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.

Responsibilities include developing safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments and safety audits, supporting OSHA and other required training programs, managing emergency preparedness and response plans, coordinating evacuation and emergency response programs, overseeing training exercises and drills, supporting business continuity planning, and maintaining relationships with public safety and emergency response agencies.

Qualified candidates should bring a bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, business continuity, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should have 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in safety, emergency management, business continuity, risk management, or a related field. Familiarity with the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, and emergency operations planning is preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Los Angeles, California.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Museum Building Manager, Williams College Museum of Art

Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Williams College Museum of Art seeks a technically skilled and collaborative Museum Building Manager to support the start-up and long-term operational excellence of its new purpose-built art museum, currently under construction and anticipated to open in fall 2027.

This pivotal role will serve as the primary expert on the museum’s physical facility, helping guide commissioning, punch list, move-in activities, operational planning, and the development of building documentation and maintenance procedures. The Museum Building Manager will work closely with museum leadership, Williams College Facilities, Planning, Design & Construction, security, custodial, grounds, vendors, and contractors to ensure the building operates safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the museum’s programmatic, collections care, and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, coordinating maintenance and work orders, managing specialized service contracts, supporting emergency response, contributing to budget planning, overseeing building data and documentation, and helping interpret the museum’s advanced sustainability features for students and visitors.

Qualified candidates should bring at least five years of experience in building management, facilities operations, or a related field, with strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems. Experience in a museum, gallery, college or university setting, or similar cultural institution is preferred.

This is a full-time, fully onsite position based in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The pay range is $85,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Application review begins June 26, 2026.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Security Services Director, Getty

Los Angeles, CA

Getty seeks a transformative and forward-thinking security leader to serve as Security Services Director, overseeing security operations across the Getty Center, Getty Villa, and additional Getty-owned and leased facilities. This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative, and service-oriented leader with experience managing complex, public-facing security operations.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Visitor & Security Services, the Security Services Director serves as the senior operational leader for security across all Getty properties. The Director will lead a team of approximately 295 security professionals and will be responsible for ensuring safe, secure, and welcoming environments for visitors, staff, collections, and facilities.

The role will help modernize Getty’s security practices, strengthen emergency preparedness, evaluate and implement emerging technologies, and champion a culture of professionalism, accountability, inclusivity, and visitor-centered service. Responsibilities include overseeing 24/7 security operations, workforce planning and deployment, incident response, physical security systems, and partnerships with internal departments, law enforcement, emergency services, and industry peers.

Qualified candidates should bring progressive leadership experience in security, operations, visitor engagement, or a similar field, including senior-level leadership experience. Experience in a museum, cultural institution, academic campus, hospitality environment, theme park, or similarly complex public-facing organization is strongly preferred.

This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, California. The anticipated salary range is $180,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience. Getty offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here. 

Manager, Facility Services, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Washington, D.C.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) seeks an experienced facilities professional to lead the planning, management, and execution of facilities design, construction, preservation, and operational support services across the Museum’s campuses and facilities. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative leader with expertise in facilities management, capital planning, and project delivery within complex institutional environments.

Reporting within the Division of Operations, the Manager of Facilities Services oversees the Museum’s Facilities Services Branch, including architectural and engineering services, renovation and preservation initiatives, facilities master planning, and annual service contracts supporting building operations and grounds maintenance. The role supervises a team responsible for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), project management, contract administration, and operational support services.

The position also serves as a key liaison to internal stakeholders and external agencies, including oversight of design and construction consultants, code compliance, ADA/ABA coordination, historic preservation, and long-range facilities planning. Responsibilities include managing budgets, contracts, and capital improvement initiatives while ensuring the Museum’s facilities remain safe, accessible, efficient, and aligned with the institution’s mission and architectural integrity.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Salary is commensurate with background and experience.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Director of Facilities, Filoli 

Woodside, CA

Filoli seeks an experienced facilities leader to oversee the care, preservation, and operation of its historic and modern buildings across a 654-acre estate that includes a nationally significant house, gardens, and natural lands. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on professional who values stewardship, collaboration, and excellence in guest experience within a cultural and historic environment.

The Director of Facilities plays a key role in advancing Filoli’s 2024–2028 Strategic Plan and is responsible for facilities operations, capital planning, safety and security, vendor management, and leadership of the facilities team. The position supports major capital initiatives and ensures that all visitors, staff, and collections are safe, supported, and inspired.

This is a full-time, on-site position with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for public events. The salary range is $148,000–$170,000, depending on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions, can be found here.

Project Manager - Cultural, MGAC

Washington, D.C.

MGAC, a global boutique consultancy dedicated to representing owners’ interests in complex construction programs, seeks a Project Manager to join its Cultural and Museum team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning and execution of a major museum capital improvement project in Washington, D.C., including the deinstallation and reinstallation of a permanent exhibit in partnership with architects, designers, and client stakeholders.

The Project Manager – Cultural position is responsible for project implementation oversight, schedule and logistics coordination, contract and procurement support, documentation and quality control, and fostering strong collaborative relationships. Ideal applicants have experience in construction project management, with a focus on cultural, museum, or capital-improvement work, and demonstrate excellence in communication, analysis, and leadership.

This position requires hybrid and on-site support in Washington, D.C. The salary range is $100,000–$120,000 per year (commensurate with experience) with a competitive benefits package that includes generous PTO and wellness benefits.

More information about the position, including duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, can be found here.

Assistant Vice President, Facilities Operations and Capital Planning

Los Angeles, CA

Getty, one of the world’s most influential cultural and philanthropic organizations dedicated to the visual arts, seeks a strategic, hands-on leader to serve as Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Operations and Capital Planning.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations, the AVP is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and long-term planning of Getty’s facilities portfolio. This includes direct oversight of Engineering (Building Operations and Energy Management), Capital Program and Campus Planning, and Grounds and Landscape Architecture. Together, these departments comprise approximately 175 full-time staff and a $60 million annual operating budget.

The AVP will lead a forward-looking capital and facilities strategy that supports Getty’s mission and enhances its visitor experience. They will play a central role in a $500 million capital improvement and expansion program, ensuring that projects are transparently scoped, expertly managed, and aligned with institutional priorities.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned facilities executive with deep technical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for mission-driven work. The AVP will be an excellent communicator and listener, capable of navigating complex organizations and leading through change. The AVP will balance long-term vision with operational savvy and care deeply about sustainability, inclusion, and stewardship.

Qualifications for the role include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) and at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in facilities operations and capital planning, ideally in a complex setting such as a museum, university, or government agency. The AVP must have demonstrated success leading major capital projects and overseeing facilities operations with a commitment to excellence and fiscal responsibility and exceptional team leadership and change management skills. Familiarity with museum environments, particularly around the care of collections, is preferred but not required. Certifications such as PE, CFM, or PMP are preferred.

For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please view the full position description.

Getty has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Craig Smith, Senior Partner, Katie Dean, Partner, and  Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Thomas at [email protected]. To be considered by Getty’s search committee, candidates must provide a resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range is between $350,000 and $385,000. For more information about benefits, visit https://www.gettyhr.com/

Getty is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 

Building Manager, Planet Word

Washington, D.C.

Planet Word is an interactive 55,000-square-foot museum that brings language to life with unique, immersive experiences for people of all ages. Nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world. Established by educator Ann Friedman, the museum is housed in the Franklin School, a 150-year-old restored and rehabilitated National Historic Landmark at the corner of 13th and K Streets NW in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C.

The museum is seeking a Building Manager who is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the museum’s building systems. Building systems include mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, fire protection, structural, landscaping, hardware, and keying. The building has brand-new MEP systems and commissioning was completed in 2023. Working closely with the Director of Operations and Visitor Services, other museum staff, and specialized contractors and vendors, the position is lead on maintaining real-time status reports on building operations, including the preventative maintenance of key systems. The Building Manager must embrace this multi-faceted role and have the experience and skills to successfully manage, implement, and execute hands-on maintenance projects in a timely manner. This position is important to providing a safe, secure, and stable environment for the protection of the building systems and that of the public, staff, and visitors. To apply, visit here! 

Operations Manager, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Dallas, Texas 

The Sixth floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of the museum, including facilities management, security, parking, and safety protocols. This role ensures the museum operates efficiently, maintains high standards of visitor experience, and protects the institution’s assets, staff, and visitors. The Operations Manager collaborates with other departments to support the museum’s mission and goals while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices. To apply, visit here!