Facilities Director – Seattle Aquarium

6 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Society for College and University Planning Full time
About the Role

The Director of Facilities at the Seattle Aquarium is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the safety, security, and maintenance of the Aquarium's facilities. This role reports to the Vice President of Facilities and Operations and has four direct reports, with an overall team of 32 staff members.

The successful candidate will have at least seven years of cumulative experience in facilities management and/or operations management in a complex organization, with growing responsibility in staff leadership and management.

The Director of Facilities will be responsible for:

  • Team Management and Collaboration:
    Leading, collaborating with, directing, and supporting the maintenance, operations, safety, security, and exhibits teams/functions.
  • Facilities Operations, Safety, Security, and Exhibits:
    Overseeing day-to-day operations of the Aquarium facilities, ensuring a world-class experience for visitors and staff.
  • Strategic Thinking, Planning & Development:
    Serving as an active and collaborative member of the Aquarium's management team to establish the short- and long-term strategic goals for the Aquarium's facilities team.

The ideal candidate will have culturally responsive leadership and management skills, with demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff at multiple levels, including team development, career progression, and interdisciplinary teams.

The Director of Facilities will also be responsible for:

  • Implementing sustainable practices into operations.
  • Developing and maintaining emergency response plans and procedures.
  • Participating in development, management, and leadership of facilities and exhibits-related capital projects.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of resource management in terms of time, effort, and budget, and will be able to demonstrate strategic decision making in allocation and tracking of resources.

The Director of Facilities will be a key member of the Aquarium's management team, working closely with other departments to deliver infrastructure, systems, and processes that facilitate mission delivery across a wide range of organizational functions.

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is: $98,000 – $125,000 based on experience.

What We Offer

The Seattle Aquarium offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership, and generous paid time off.

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