Under the direction of the Director of Public Initiatives & Real Estate, the Manager of Real Estate & Leasing provides oversight and management of operations and special projects in the Real Estate department as outlined below.
The Manager of Real Estate & Leasing will work with the Director of Public Initiatives and Real Estate to enhance, modernize, and manage MASS MoCA’s leasing campus with a high degree of efficiency and vision. This work is embedded in MASS MoCA’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, specifically the pillars of “Contribute to Place” and “Modernize for Durability”. In addition to the internal system and project and relationship management duties, the Manager of Real Estate & Leasing is a front-facing position, including but not limited to point-of-contact interactions with tenants (current and prospective), vendors, and contractors. The role requires tact, patience, exemplary outwardly directed customer service, excellent internal interdepartmental relations, consensus-building prowess, and professional communication that represents the values of the institution. The Manager of Real Estate & Leasing is adaptable and able to shift priorities in real time as needed and/or directed. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to align daily operational needs with long-view institutional strategic priorities. Proactive and clear communication is expected and essential.
This position requires the ability to make high-level, strategic decisions regarding real estate and leasing operations, including negotiating complex contracts and managing critical business relationships, which involve a managerial and confidential nature, as well as access to sensitive financial, operational, and strategic information.