Director of Facilities, Security & Operations

Operations Council; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark Art Institute invites applications for a Director of Operations to lead Facilities, Grounds, Security and Sustainability across its Williamstown campus. You will oversee budgets, manage capital projects, and ensure high standards of safety, maintenance, and visitor experience.

Collaborating with senior leaders, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and uphold professional policy standards that support the Institute's mission and academic programs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of senior management experience in a full-service operations department.
• Project management experience coordinating projects, schedules, resources, and timely completion of tasks.
• Experience overseeing electrical and HVAC systems in a commercial environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facilities, security, and grounds operations to provide a safe, secure environment for visitors, staff, scholars, and students.
• Manages budgets and coordinates construction schedules, vendors, and activities around programmatic offerings.
• Plans and implements capital, building, and grounds projects and manages multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Ensures professional policy standards for security, building management, and grounds across the Institute.
• Leads security, life safety, emergency management, and business continuity programs; protects assets and people.
• Ensures buildings and mechanical systems are maintained to the highest standard with Facilities/Projects teams.
• Amplifies campus beauty and maintains grounds across the 140-acre Clark campus.
• Supports events with departments to ensure consistent management of Clark spaces.
• Works with Sustainability to implement the Institute’s sustainability plan and practices.
• Acts as a thoughtful leader, coordinating day-to-day operations and advising the Board liaison on Building and Grounds.
• Drives strategic plan execution for buildings and grounds; maintains relationships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Senior management experience

Project management

Electrical systems experience

HVAC systems experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

The Clark Art Institute invites applications for a Director of Operations to lead Facilities, Grounds, Security and Sustainability across its Williamstown campus. You will oversee budgets, manage capital projects, and ensure high standards of safety, maintenance, and visitor experience.

Collaborating with senior leaders, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and uphold professional policy standards that support the Institute's mission and academic programs.