Operations Coordinator - Playhouse
$35,360–$37,440 year
On-sitePeoria, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage daily museum operations by acting as the primary Manager-on-Duty, overseeing part-time floor staff, volunteers, and interns while conducting interior and exterior walk-throughs to ensure a safe environment. Coordinate weekly exhibit detailing and maintenance, monitor cleaning and front desk supplies, and handle membership processing and group greetings. Rotate weekend MOD shifts, attend staff meetings, and create daily agendas to ensure smooth delivery of all offerings. Perform opening and closing procedures including alarm systems and cash drawers while adhering to safety protocols. Requires periodic physical exertion, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and availability for days, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High school degree/GED
- One year of experience in an office setting
- experience or interest in working with children and families in a highly diverse informal educational setting
- excellent customer service, problem solving and organizational skills
- Knowledge of computers and phones as needed for office work, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate clearly with others in person and over the phone
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a minimal degree of supervisory oversight
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the general public
- Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with adults as well as children of all ages
- professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers
- people oriented
- customer-friendly personality
- reliability, initiative, tact, and resourcefulness
- Available to work days, weekends, and some evenings and holidays
- ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Must have the ability to manipulate keyboard, phone, and cash machines
- Must be able to bend at waist and knees in order to file and stock
Desired Qualifications
- Some college
- Degree in Education, Art, or Early Childhood Development
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