Olympic Sculpture Park Manager

Provide daily management and oversight of the Olympic Sculpture Park operations and cross-functional park usage oversight. Provide leadership and mentoring to onsite landscape and facilities team. This is a high visibility role that works cooperatively with other SAM departments in the operating of the park and all associated activities including art installation, art conservation, internal programs, and private events. Ensure a consistent and meaningful visitor, programmatic, and event experiences at this 9-acre urban sculpture park.

FLSA Status: FT, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Compensation: $95,600.00 - $116,800.00/year

Work Location: On-Site Olympic Sculpture Park

Responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:

Oversee daily operations of the park, including operational planning, coordination of activities, and the artistic and horticultural aspects of the park
Responsible for the implementation of Office Services, Environmental Services, and Event Support at the site in coordination with the Facilities Operations Manager
Implement and monitor policies and procedures, setting service and operations standards for park-based activities with a focus on safety, efficiency, financial management, cross-functional collaboration, and consistent superior performance
Propose, budget, and supervise park-based construction and maintenance projects to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient completion
Schedule and oversee all contracted services
Plan, organize, and communicate staff work schedules and work plans
Conduct annual performance dialogues as well as ongoing coaching, training, and opportunities for growth with staff
Train, manage, and motivate OSP team to support the care, upkeep, and activities of the park
Partner with Chief Engineer to ensure smooth and efficient operations in the PACCAR Pavilion
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure all aspects of park are running smoothly and effectively
Support art installation and conservation activities in the park
Partner with Director of Facilities to create capital project proposals with a minimum five-year horizon
Serve as on-site contact for outsourced security staff (directly supervised by Director of Security)
In collaboration with Director of Security, coordinate responses to security issues and incidents
Ensure effective communication regarding park activities and usage to staff, volunteers, and vendors
Maintain operating manual for park and ensure changes are made for staff and vendors
Respond to emergency calls in response to weather events and emergency situations
Support all park programming by providing necessary support services
Ensure that conversions to spaces for events within the pavilion and park are set according to written floor plans and direction from internal event planners
Manage and oversee onsite gatherings from corporate institutions as requested
Establish and maintain positive relationships with Parks Department and SDOT, serving as the primary contact with all city agencies
Establish and maintain positive relationships with neighbors and neighboring building management

Participate in annual operating and capital budget processes, including five-year projections
Monitor monthly expenses for the park and reforecast as appropriate
Administer budget in assigned area of responsibility

Serve as active member of the OSP Committee
Engage with other similar institutions to exchange ideas and best practices
Contribute to an institutional focus of delivering exceptional, welcoming, and inclusive customer service—creating positive, meaningful experiences for all visitors, every time
Participate in institutional learning opportunities to grow our collective understanding and integration of antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values into SAM’s work

BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven years relevant work experience, including four years in a people management capacity
Experience with management of public venues
Experience planning, organizing and managing proactive, reactive, and preventative maintenance programs in large commercial or institutional settings
Familiarity with all aspects of facilities and asset management including security operations, preventative maintenance, operations and capital planning
Landscape maintenance management experience
Experience in managing service contracts, vendors, and outsourced relationships to ensure contract provisions and standards are met
Ability to work with the public professionally and tactfully
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with trustees, executives, management, and staff
Ability to build positive working relationships within as well as outside of organization
Proactive, strategic, and professional verbal and written communication, with an ability to tailor communications according to audience
Strong management and supervisory skills; ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
Successfully assess priorities and work well with deadlines, exceptional time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
Highly organized, adept at self-initiation and working with autonomy
Exercise discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack and internet-based research
Ability to pass and maintain security background check clearance

Experience in a non-profit setting
Experience managing a private or public park
Orientation towards customer service

Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan.

Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually.

Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.

Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.

This role is typically scheduled to work 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. However, this role requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAM’s current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAM’s hybrid work policy is subject to change.

Exposure: Work areas are primarily outside with exposure to allergens (pollens) native to the Pacific Northwest. Workspaces also include indoor spaces, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise. Position may involve working with biohazards, hazardous chemicals, and cleaning agents.

The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation to best enable your success in the role, please discuss this possibility with a member of our HR team at hr@seattleartmuseum.org.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies required of this position. All SAM employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. SAM reserves the right to use its managerial discretion to modify a supervisor, position, or duties to meet evolving business needs, with reasonable notice and support for the employee.