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Assistant Manager, Corporate Relations—Development

The Assistant Manager, Corporate Relations, oversees all aspects of our Corporate and University Membership program, which generates crucial operating support for the Museum, from strategy and implementation to growth over time. The Assistant Manager provides administrative support to the Corporate Relations team through a variety of research and reporting activities and also manages the department’s interns. Additionally, the Assistant Manager oversees some exhibition fundraising under the supervision of the Director of Corporate Relations. The ideal candidate will bring excellent time-management and communication skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiasm for corporate fundraising to this role.

Director of Building Operations

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and working in partnership with executive leadership,
the Director of Building Operations will oversee 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: helpdesk and IT infrastructure, including computers and audio-
    visual services.

Director of Exhibits

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) seeks a Director of Exhibits to lead the exhibit team in the
Museum’s next phase of creative ideation and planning for new permanent exhibits, uplift of
current exhibits, seasonal activations, and temporary installations. A key member of the senior
management teams, the Director currently has two full-time direct reports, and one to two
part-time maintainers. The Director is a highly collaborative position that requires effective
leadership and participation on cross-functional teams, as well as frequent inter-departmental
communication and cooperation. Successful candidates will be organized project managers;
creative thinkers and problem solvers; strong verbal and written communicators; and dynamic
team leaders. Ability to work with diverse audiences and willingness to interact with the public
are essential. BCM seeks candidates who share our commitment to creating a respectful,collaborative, purpose-driven and joyful work culture.

Director of Public Programs

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) seeks a Director of Public Programs to lead public
programs, including daily floor programs, festivals, film curation, performances, and related on
and off-site activities. A key member of the senior management team, the Director currently
has one full-time direct report, and supervises a cohort of five to seven part-time educators and
interns. Specific projects in the Director’s portfolio include, but are not limited to overseeing
weekly program development and delivery for BCM’s general admission visitors, and
stewarding the Museum’s monthly cultural festivals and special events to deliver excellent
experiences, build audience, and generate revenue.

The Director is a highly collaborative position that requires effective leadership and
participation on cross-functional teams, as well as frequent inter-departmental communication
and cooperation. Successful candidates will be organized project managers; creative thinkers
and problem solvers; strong verbal and written communicators; and dynamic team leaders.
Ability to work with diverse audiences and willingness to interact with the public are essential.BCM seeks candidates who share our commitment to creating a respectful, collaborative,
purpose-driven and joyful work culture

Director of Exhibits

Brooklyn Children’s Museum seeks a Director of Exhibits to lead the exhibit team in the Museum’s next phase of creative ideation and planning for new permanent exhibits, uplift of current exhibits, seasonal activations, and temporary installations. A key member of the senior management teams, the Director currently has two e full-time direct reports, and one to two part-time maintainers.

The Director is a highly collaborative position that requires effective leadership and participation on cross-functional teams, as well as frequent inter-departmental communication and cooperation. Successful candidates will be organized project managers; creative thinkers and problem solvers; strong verbal and written communicators; and dynamic team leaders. Ability to work with diverse audiences and willingness to interact with the public are essential.

BCM seeks candidates who share our commitment to creating a respectful, collaborative, purpose-driven and joyful work culture.

School Programs Educator

Brooklyn Children’s Museum is seeking to hire part-time Educators to facilitate dynamic
public and school programs in multiple disciplines, including: science, arts, culture, and
history. The BCM education and programs team enthusiastically engages with families, local
school groups, and other visitors of diverse backgrounds in the Museum’s interactive
learning spaces.

Director of Building Operations

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