Career Opportunities in Cultural Facility Management

Connect with exceptional talent through IAMFA's targeted job posting platform. Our specialized network reaches facility management professionals who understand the unique demands of cultural institutions.

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IAMFA provides unparalleled access to qualified professionals across museums, libraries, archives, and cultural centers worldwide. When you post a position through IAMFA, your opportunity reaches hundreds of facility management experts who bring the specialized knowledge required for cultural institution operations.

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Our network includes professionals with expertise in:

• Facility Operations and Maintenance
• Engineering and Technical Systems
• Conservation Environment Management
• Security and Risk Management
• Sustainability and Energy Operations
• Capital Project Management
• Historic Building Operations

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Director of Facilities Planning and Management, Harvard Art Museums

Cambridge, Massachusetts 

The Harvard Art Museums seeks a facilities management professional to lead the team responsible for the care and management of its buildings, including a state-of-the-art museum that welcomes visitors seven days a week. We seek applicants who are strategic problem solvers, are resourceful, enjoy collaborating with colleagues from a variety of disciplines, can see the big picture as well as the details, and are excited about cultural properties. The Director of Facilities Planning and Management is responsible for the overall operation of the Facilities department in support of the mission of the Harvard Art Museums and Harvard University. The Harvard Art Museums include a portfolio of multiple sites, three of which are Harvard-owned properties in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and the fourth a leased space in Somerville. The four spaces total an overall square footage of 325,000, the largest being the principal site at 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, a LEED Gold certified building.

To apply visit here!

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Head of Facilities, Yale Center for British Art

New Haven, Connecticut 

Reporting to the Yale Center for British Art's Head of Museum Initiatives and Building Conservation, the Head of Facilities will oversee facilities planning and maintenance for the museum's portfolio of six leased and owned facilities, including its landmark building designed by renowned American architect Louis I Kahn. The position will develop strategic initiatives in support of the programs, collection stewardship and operations of a world-class university museum, with oversight over facilities project management, risk management, emergency preparedness and emergency recovery, facilities planning, conditions monitoring and maintenance. The Head of Facilities is responsible for staff moves, furniture and fixture installation and configuration, waste management and pest management. The position fields and responds to concerns from museum staff and university colleagues about facilities issues (cleanliness, loading dock traffic, climate, fire safety systems, mail delivery, event support, etc.).

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6079158

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Building Manager, Planet Word

Washington, DC 

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!

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Director, Facilities Services, Ingenium

Ottawa, Canada 

The Director, Facilities Services at Ingenium is responsible for leading the strategic and operational direction of the Facilities Services team. This hands-on leadership role is actively involved in guiding the effective planning, daily operation, and maintenance of Ingenium’s physical infrastructure, including engineering, buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and grounds—while fostering a client-focused culture rooted in service excellence, responsiveness, and that are critical to the daily operations and the provisions of protection of the National scientific and technological collections and herds at Ingenium. This position is responsible for all Ingenium’s facilities and building assets including a state-of-the-art building housing priceless artefacts, leased spaces, and multiple locations across the National Capital Region in support of the needs and programs of Ingenium. To apply visit here!

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