Assistant Supervisor, Floor Operations

For 45 years, Kidspace Children’s Museum has been a welcoming place for exploration and discovery, serving millions of children and their families. Join a team that creates hands-on play and learning experiences that are relevant, joyful, inspiring, and that involve guests in their own process of discovery. Kidspace is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building a culture of play on a foundation of anti-racist policies and practices.

Job Title:

Assistant Supervisor, Floor Operation

Department:
Operations

Job Type: Full-time

Classification:
Non-Exempt

Under general supervision, this Full-Time position assists the Operation team with the supervision and daily management of the part time Play and Program Team. This includes, but is not limited to, training, scheduling, supervision, coaching, and cross team collaboration. This is an hourly, full-time, non-exempt position. Typical days for this position are Tuesday-Saturday, with primary Supervisor roles at least 3 days a week.

Staff
Training and Supervision: Train all newly hired staff on the basics and foundation of their new role. Evaluate and monitor Play and Program Staff and their performance on the museum floor. Identify needs for training and coaching while working with the Floor Operation Supervisor to ensure all staff are meeting Baseline Expectations and our high standard of excellence.

Play and Program
Staff scheduling: Creating daily schedules and templates that will optimize operations for the Play and Program Team. Work in collaboration with the Floor Operation Supervisor to update and maintain Staffing tools.

Operations inventory management: Works with the Floor Operation Supervisor to effectively manage and communicate operational inventory requirements. Develop and implement optimal procedures for monitoring, tracking, and replenishing inventory, ensuring seamless operations and resource availability.

Trainings: Collaborates with the Operation team to design and execute targeted operational training programs for the front-line staff. This proactive involvement aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team, fostering a more proficient and adaptable workforce.

Backup: Takes on the responsibility of serving as the key backup for the Floor Operation Supervisor, specifically during Fridays and Saturdays, and when essential for holiday and vacation coverage. This role involves addressing callouts and offering additional support as needed on the floor to cover those callouts.

Support
Larger
Museum: Facilitates communication of Operational information to all departments. Actively engage in cross-team planning and collaboration, bringing a creative mindset to problem‑solving initiatives.

Professional Learning: Must attend 6 or more professional learning developments offered through Kidspace each year to inform and guide practice.

• Additional duties as assigned.
• Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Design - Demonstrates attention to detail and highly organized for maximum efficiency
• Oral Communication - Exceptional communication, phone and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a wide variety of clientele and internal personnel
• Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; keeps emotions under control
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism – Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well პოლ under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; follows through on commitments
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in ubush work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected eventsdf
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently; plans for…