Director, Facilities & Exhibition

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.

Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

• Collaborative Creativity:
  We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
• Provocative Playfulness:
  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
• Outsiders Welcome:
  We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
• Authentic Compassion:
  We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
• Audacious Courage:
  We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Location:

(On-Site) Denver, CO

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $ $123,757-$142,320 . “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated position grade, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Deadline:
The deadline for submitting applications for this position is September 15, 2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

The Director, Facilities & Exhibition will keep the maintenance and improvements for the site running safely and smoothly all year round. This individual will lead the team in maintaining facilities and technical assets within the entire complex, develop and manage departmental and CAPEX budgets, perform preventative maintenance programs, and work with outside vendors, contractors, and artists. This includes all aspects of the visitor experience, including physical, technical, show lighting, A/V and show control.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will ensure the visitors’ aesthetic experience is consistent and adheres to Meow Wolf’s high standards. Pre-opening responsibilities include partnering with project, design, and operations teams in developing all assets and associated maintenance programs to ensure work is done according to Meow Wolf quality standards while reducing total cost of ownership. This individual will partner with the same teams on enhancements and new projects to ensure quality and optimize use of capital.

• Oversee the functioning of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety, and manage utilities accounts and ensure efficient use of the building systems heating and cooling schedules, water usage, electrical, etc.)
• Coordinate and work with IT to oversee IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) and ACS (access control systems)
• Manage the facility/exhibition technical maintenance team including all exhibition technical maintenance
• Creation and oversight of maintenance schedules for exhibition and facility, as well as determining and scheduling repairs, renovation projects, and safety inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all local and federal health, safety, and building codes and maintain accurate record keeping of department activities and documents
• Reducing the total cost of ownership by enabling an efficient & sustainable environment through leveraging best practices and learnings on designs, materials, etc.
• Provide input and manage levels of inventory and all purchases for parts, tools, equipment, and machinery to company standards.
• Lead negotiations with outside vendors for supplies, repairs and other measures
• Identify areas of improvement and enhancement within the exhibition and facility
• Creates strategies for enhancing exhibition with…