Museum Weekend Manager

Young At Art Museum Seeks Weekend Manager

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Director of Operations

Position Summary

Past supervisory, museum and retail experience are a plus.

This position is responsible for supervising weekend operations including implementation of policies and procedures to insure the safety, cleanliness and highest quality visitor service experience, as well as, the supervision of weekend staff.

· Weekday hours flexible

· Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

· Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

· Hours may vary due to special events and birthdays

Job Duties

· Oversee all activities related to visitor services operations (i.e. collection of fees, staffing, safety guidelines, opening and closing procedures)

· Coordinate reception activities at front desk (i.e. birthday party check-in, girl scouts, group tours)

• Oversee weekend staff (front desk & gift shop staff, birthday party hosts, floor staff, volunteers)
• Oversee the implementation of weekend drop-in workshops
• Supervise all housekeeping operations, including standards of cleanliness
• Ensure adequate supplies for all weekend activities (i.e. birthday parties, floor activities, workshops)
• Help with special events as needed

General Duties

• Serve as an active member of the operations department (i.e. front desk & gift shop knowledge, sell memberships, classes, camps and fieldtrips, general housekeeping and safety)
• Serve as an ambassador for the museum in the community
• Serve as a mentor to staff and volunteers on proper customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• B.A. or higher in Art or Elementary Education or other related field preferred
• Prior supervisory experience necessary
• Prior museum and/or non-profit work experience a plus
• Team player with a “can do” attitude
• Strong communication and customer skills necessary
• Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Skills in dealing with children and adults
• Must be able to commit to both days on the weekend

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to haxler@youngatartmuseum.org or fax to 954.370.5057