Director of Facility & Fabrication

Job Title: Director of Facility & Fabrication 

Reports To: VP of Design & Communications 

Status: On-Site, Full Time, Salaried Exempt 

Salary and Benefits: Annual salary range between $48,000-$62,000/year. Full-time benefits include 3.75 hours of PTO earned per biweekly pay period, 3 hours of Care/Sick time earned per biweekly pay period, 4 paid holidays, Health Insurance (75% paid by museum for employee, 50% paid by museum for qualifying dependents), short/long term disability, life insurance, and Simple IRA with 3% match. At the beginning of the year (January 2026), 3 floating holidays are earned as well. 

Summary: The Director of Facility & Fabrication will inspire discovery in hundreds of thousands of children and their grown-ups by leading the team that creates and maintains the immersive play-based learning environments and the physical infrastructure of one of the largest children’s museums in the state. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Lead the implementation of the organization’s exhibit and facilities master plans 

• Oversee building maintenance, upkeep, and daily operation of physical plant 

• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures that ensure the efficient operation of all physical assets. 

• Manage all facility and fabrication projects, including external contractors and vendors 

• Lead the Facility & Fabrication team to achieve departmental objectives effectively 

• Ensure the museum meets safety and accessibility standards 

• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies & Experience: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

• Experience managing facility projects, fabrication, and contractors 

• Available for occasional evenings or weekends as needed

To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Casie Holdcroft, VP of Design & Communications at choldcroft@buildingforkids.org.