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Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215

Website Email Date Posted:

November 05, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Facilities/Security/Grounds Type:

Full-Time Director of Faciltiies Description:

The Massachusetts Historical Society, founded in 1791, is America's oldest historical society. Located in the Back Bay of Boston, in a 48,000 square foot historically registered building, the MHS is home to priceless documents, art, and artifacts that pre-date the Revolutionary War, and which continue up to the present day. The Director of Facilities manages and maintains the MHS facility to ensure the safety of staff, researchers, the public, and to protect the Society's collections and environment. The Director is responsible for ensuring optimal building performance in support of the Society's mission. The position works closely with facilities team members to assist with maintenance, repair, and general operation of the building including supervising staff and vendor performance to ensure the highest quality service and value, recommending improvements to operations, and planning and scheduling work. The position also collaborates with Collections staff on aspects of facilities management that overlap with the preservation of the Collection. The position requires the ability to manage projects, prioritize work, and solve problems collaboratively across departments. The Society's historically registered building is headquartered in the Back Bay of Boston, and consists of 48,000 square feet, six floors and basement, with occupancy and capital budgets to be managed by the Director. This position is on call 24/7 for alarms, emergencies, facilities staff outages, and event coverage. The Director is the first person on the call list for alarms, emergencies, and off-hours calls, and has the responsibility to either respond or delegate the response directly, while managing all follow-up. While the Society's regular work week is Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, the building opens and closes outside of these hours and is open on Saturday. Earlier and later work hours will be required to meet the needs of the Society. Exclusive of special events, building hours include: Monday-Wednesday-Thursday, close at 6:00PM, Tuesday, close at 8:00 PM, Friday, close at 5:00PM, Saturday hours 8:00AM-3:00PM. This role works on site, 100% of the time.

Qualifications:

A full copy of the job description is available upon request. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; Associate's Degree or equivalent management or technical certifications and trainings accepted;
• At least ten (10) years of progressively increasing facilities management experience is required.
• Strong skills in project management, budget oversight, vendor management, and staff supervision
• Collaborative communication with ability to successfully manage projects that span multiple departments
• Experience managing computerized building management systems
• Experience performing basic maintenance work: carpentry/painting, plumbing, painting, minor electrical The essential functions of this job include the following requirements:
• Residence in sufficient proximity to Boston to be able to respond onsite on a 24/7 basis to alarms and other emergencies.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly, and 50 pounds or more with assistance from other
• Facilities department and/or MHS staff.
• Ability to work on site full time.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections, including ability to use stairs, and ability to access attic, basement, or other spaces with narrow confines. Frequent climbing, kneeling, stooping, turning, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying, shoveling, sweeping, using a ladder, and using hand and power tools are all essential functions of this position.
• Ability to travel to and from and be present on-site during trainings or any emergency.
• Ability to conduct in-person and virtual trainings, including evacuation trainings, workplace safety training, and emergency drills

How To Apply:

Application Procedure and Hiring Process :

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Director of Human Resources, Erika Barrie by email only to erikabarrie@masshist.org. Incomplete and in-person/faxed/mailed applications will not be considered. Applications received by November 20, 2026, will be given preference. No staffing agency contacts, please.

Pre-Hire Requirements :

As part of its offer process, MHS will conduct a reference, education verification, and criminal background check for any finalist. We are not able to sponsor visas.

Apply by:

November 30, 2026

Salary:

$85,000 - $115,000 / Per year About this

Organization:

The Massachusetts Historical Society is an independent research library that collects, preserves, makes accessible, and communicates manuscripts and other materials in order to promote the study of the history of Massachusetts and the nation - a mission it has pursued since 1791.

• The Massachusetts Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer at both state and federal law.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application process may contact the HR director at 617-646-0581. We offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Back to Search Results Other listings by this Org Home