The Children’s Museum is searching for an energetic and enthusiastic Administrative Coordinator to help us achieve our mission of inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. This is a full time position with benefits that is based out of the downtown location and reports to the Director of Human Resources.
Responsibilities:
The Administrative Coordinator will provide administrative and special event support to the Operations, Guest Services, Education, Development, and Marketing teams. This position will be the face of the Museum for guest inquiries and will provide prompt and excellent customer service to guests who contact the museum via phone or email. This position will manage birthday party bookings at both locations, process donation and scholarship membership requests, and work closely with the Guest Services department. This position may occasionally require work on nights and weekends.
Competencies:
Candidates should have a demonstrable passion for the mission and work of the Museum. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. The most successful candidate will be an independent thinker and problem solver with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines successfully. Candidates should be well organized and possess excellent attention to detail and a strong desire to provide timely, excellent customer service.
Skills and Abilities:
Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a professional office setting in a strong administrative role. Experience working with non-profits is desired whether through volunteer work, board service, or employment. Candidates should have experience working with social media tools, MS Office Products, and Google Workspace. Experience with Event Brite and relational databases is desired.
Candidates should have the ability to pass a background check.
To apply:
Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to jobs@cmorva.org. No phone calls, please.
About us:
The Children’s Museum inspires growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. At both locations of the Children’s Museum, we inspire growth by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more—and learn better—when they play together.
Our employee benefits include a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, HSA with company match, and 401k with company match. And, of course, we offer membership benefits to the museum for your family or a family of your choice.
The Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.