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  EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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A private non-profit institution, The Children’s Museum, Seattle (TCM) is the region’s pre-eminent early childhood development institution for children birth – 10 years and their families.  TCM brings to life the joy of discovery for children and their families through fun, creative, hands-on explorations of the world around them.  Located on the first floor of the Seattle Center’s Center House, the Museum serves over 230,000 visitors annually including school groups, youth organizations, off-site at-risk youth programs and sponsored admissions programs.

Position Title:  Operations Manager

Position Requirements:

  • B.A./B.S. in relevant field
  • Two years of experience in museum management or similar field
  • Experience working with a diverse public
  • Two years experience in staff and volunteer management

Position Responsibilities

  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Exhibit Center Manager and Visitor Services Assistant position.
  • Establish and oversee museum operation procedures, including cash handling, admissions, staff scheduling, and customer service.
  • Coordinate community partnerships between museum and other corporations, non-profits, and government agencies.
  • Oversee all customer service responses.
  • Establish and implement safety, security, and emergency procedures for staff and museum visitors.
  • Implement and maintain Operations Department budget.
  • Order and display retail shop merchandise.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Interact with visitors and present museum exhibits and programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

  • Director of Operations

Schedule:

  • Full-time, flexible, including weekends, holidays and some evenings

Compensation:

35K – 40K, annually

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If you are interested in working at The Children's Museum in Seattle, please submit a letter of interest and resume to:

The Children's Museum
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109

fax: 206.448.0910
hr@thechildrensmuseum.org

No phone inquiries please.

The Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
 
 
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