Director of Facilities

About The Simon Wiesenthal Center 

Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism Hate Project. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world. 

In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.

About the Role:

The Simon Wiesenthal Center is seeking an experienced Director of Facilities who will be responsible for the overall safe, smooth, and efficient management of the Museum of Tolerance and Simon Wiesenthal Center headquarters buildings. 

About You:

You have experience in venue/building management, supervisory experience, and are passionate about creating a safe and comfortable environment for staff and visitors.

This position will report to the Office of the CFO and is based in Los Angeles.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations and Maintenance: Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient daily operation and maintenance of all building utility systems, including HVAC, fire/life safety systems, mechanical systems, lighting controls, elevators, plumbing, and kitchen equipment. Create and manage comprehensive plans and records for all building maintenance. 

• Building Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee the repair, maintenance, and aesthetic upkeep of all SWC properties (Pico and Roxbury), including landscaping, painting, and ensuring the upkeep of public spaces, exhibit areas, offices, and staff common areas. Provide monthly status reports detailing the state of the buildings. 

• Budget and Grant Management: Prepare and manage the annual department budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Partner with senior staff on facilities-related grant proposals to secure funding for critical projects. 

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with architects, consultants, and contractors to plan, design, and execute new exhibits, tenant improvement projects, and other construction initiatives. Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to ensure competitive pricing and optimal outcomes for projects. 

• Team Leadership: Supervise and support the Chief Engineer, AV Manager, Office Support team, and outsourced janitorial services, ensuring effective and efficient operations across all facility-related teams. 

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, regularly review, update, and test the organization’s emergency preparedness plan to ensure staff and visitor safety. 

• Space and Event Management: Oversee physical changes, including staff office relocations, room setups for programs, and accommodations for special events. 

• Vendor and Partner Relations: Manage facility-related vendor relationships, including establishing and maintaining a preferred vendor list and ensuring vendor compliance with insurance requirements. 

• Collaboration with Satellite Offices: Work with facilities and maintenance staff in satellite offices to ensure consistent application of maintenance and safety standards across all SWC locations. 

• Environmental Standards: Coordinate with management to create and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and guests across all properties. 

Experience and Skills:

• At least 10 years in facilities maintenance, including 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Working knowledge of building management, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and building control management equipment and systems.
• High school, GED, or trade school diploma plus course work and certifications in electrical codes, building codes, and HVAC repairs preferred.
• Solid writing and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and determine proper response.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, agile environment where you will get your hands into the details.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Our Benefits:

We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000