Assistant Director of Facilities

Description

Full-time, Exempt, $98,000 

Background 

Internationally  recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known  for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of  European sculpture and decorative arts. 

The collection  originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home,  paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their  enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from  the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the  decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in  1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research  Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s  founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research  centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public  free of charge for generations. 

The Frick has undergone a  comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick  Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway  at the mansion on 70th Street. In addition to special exhibition  galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities  and accessible spaces. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to  the public in April 2025. 

Workplace Culture 

At  The Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and  welcoming workplace culture that supports work-life balance. The Frick  strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and  exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while  offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s  finest works of art. 

The Frick Collection  provides equal  opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without  regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex,  age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information,  military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity  or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or  citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status,  unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence  or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or other characteristics  protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of  employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,  termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,  and training. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the  Head of Engineering and Facilities, the Assistant Director of Facilities  will be an integral part of the Engineering and Maintenance &  Custodial teams. This role will work closely with the Custodial Manager  and the Assistant Chief Engineer to ensure a safe, efficient, and  well-maintained environment across all facilities. 

They must be  highly organized and hands-on to oversee the day-to-day facility  operations while also managing small internal projects. The ideal  candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating  multiple stakeholders while driving operational excellence and project  execution. 

Skills/Experience/Education 

We  recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond  just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close  to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 3–7 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or project coordination. 
• Experience working alongside engineering and custodial teams preferred. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills. 
• Basic project management experience (formal certification is a plus). 
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) is preferred. 
• Strong vendor management and communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilities Management 
• Vendor & Contractor Management 
• Project Management 
• Financial & Administrative Support 
• Interdepartmental Coordination & Collaboration 

Requirements

Physical Requirements 

The  physical requirements of this role are needed to perform the essential  job functions with or without reasonable accommodation(s).  

Physical  requirements are comparable to most office roles. Ability to interact  in-person with colleagues. Use common office tools and machines  (computer, phone). Ability to traverse throughout the office and  building(s) both inside and outside of the museum and visit different  levels of the building.  Ability to carry/transport materials weighing  up to 20 pounds. 

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection 

Paid  Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all  federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four  floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar  year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.  

Sick  and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick  and 15 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent  years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25  vacation days/year. 

 
Paid Family leave: In addition to  adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible  employees with paid bereavement and family leave. 

Health,  Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible  dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees  contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and  type of coverage selected.

  
Short and Long Term  Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these  benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up  to three times the employee’s annual salary.  

Retirement:  The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering  participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined  benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees  and their eligible dependents.  Wellness Programs at  the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike  memberships and a discount on bike helmets.  

Additional  benefits include discounted transit benefit, flexible spending accounts  for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

Employment Status and Compensation This  is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $98,000. The Assistant  Director of Facilities may be relied upon to work to support staff  during evening and weekend events.  

Application Process
Apply here or send resume and cover letter to: 

Head of Engineering and Facilities  

The Frick Collection  

1 East 70th Street  

New York, NY 10021