The New York Hall of Science seeks an experienced Senior Vice President of Operations (SVP) to oversee museum operations and drive operational excellence. This senior leadership role ensures the seamless operation of NYSCI’s facilities and physical campus, capital projects, IT and Visitor Services. Successful candidates will demonstrate dynamic and strategic leadership, commitment to best-in-class service and a proven track record of effective operations and business ethics in a Museum/Cultural Institution/Science center setting.

The SVP is a change agent who will prioritize inclusive processes, boost collaboration across organizational units and build strong business relationships with senior staff, vendors, supporters, and peer institutions. This role is a member of the senior leadership team and reports to the President and CEO.

Reporting to the Director of Building Operations and Safety, the Lead Building Engineer must be a proficient HVAC specialist responsible for overseeing MEP mechanical trades within the building's systems. The Lead Building Engineer will apply preventative maintenance practices and diligently address daily work orders from various museum departments. This role also entails managing and monitoring O+M budget expenditures, taking into account the typical budget constraints associated with a not-for-profit institution.

The Associate, Advancement Services Operations is responsible for supporting the Advancement Services team and overseeing the overall entry and maintenance of contributions, performance set-up, and ticket processes in the Tessitura database. They work with the Manager, Advancement Services Operations on gift accounting, financial, and database management tasks. This position also supports the Associate Director, Tessitura Ticketing Operations with performance season management responsibilities.

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to all aspects of the Operations Department.

Reporting to the Director of Donor Services & Operations, you will ensure effective, accurate reporting and analysis of fundraising metrics, providing critical data and insights that will guide strategy. You will also ensure colleagues are engaged with the database as an essential tool for their frontline fundraising, responding to ever-evolving needs and technology. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with a team helping WCS save 50% of the world’s biodiversity, create nature-based solutions to climate change, inspire the next generation of conservationists through our world-class zoos and aquarium, and more.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and working in partnership with executive leadership, the Director of Building Operations oversees four key areas at Brooklyn Children’s Museum:
1) Plant management: facilities, building maintenance (geothermal system, HVAC, MEP, structural trades), grounds maintenance, custodial services, compliance (FDNY, DOB), and other building functions.
2) Security: 24-hour security coverage, including oversight of guards and security systems.
3) Capital projects: planning, construction management, and oversight.
4) Technology: help-desk and IT infrastructure, including computers and audio-visual services.

Management Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high standards of building maintenance and operations and safety commensurate with a high visibility, intensely used, and architecturally unique structure.

• Lead planning and decision-making required to maintain the safety, appearance, and effective/efficient use of the facility and conduct of daily activities.

• Participate as part of the executive management team in planning; budgeting; and other management decision-making.

• Oversee capital projects and make recommendations regarding expansion and building projects consistent with the Museum’s institutional goals