[Biology-U-L] \Ty Warner Sea Center Manager Position in Santa Barbara

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*Ty Warner Sea Center Manager*

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Visit http://www.sbnature.org for additional information an application


 

*Title:                           Ty Warner Sea Center Manager*

*Classification:*             Full-time, Exempt

*Department*:                Ty Warner Sea Center

*Reports To*:                 Ty Warner Sea Center Director

*Created*:                      May, 2008

 

 

*Position Summary:*  The Ty Warner Sea Center Operations Manager is 
responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility, including 
admissions, maintenance, rental, and retail functions. This position 
requires attention to detail, excellent communication and organization, 
and demonstrated experience managing a multi-dimensional business, non 
profit organization or retail operation.

 

 

*Specific Responsibilities:*

    * Serves with the Sea Center Director to ensure smooth operation of
      the facility.
    * Oversees the day to day operation of the facility and is
      responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and
      directly supervising maintenance staff, visitor services and
      retail store employees and volunteers.
    * In coordination with the Director of Visitor service, assists in
      reordering and limited purchasing responsibilities of store
      merchandise and ensuring that it is reflective of the Sea Center's
      mission and activities.
    * Ensures that the Sea Center store is well maintained and stocked
      and oversees inventory.
    * Responsible for preparing monthly attendance and sales reports.
    * In coordination with the Museum's Facility division, oversees
      building maintenance including, lighting, HVAC, audiovisual,
      electrical, and planned regular maintenance.
    * Establishes a culture of excellent customer service.
    * Responsible for preparing, managing, and meeting the departmental
      budget.
    * Oversees the walk-in sales of memberships and work with Membership
      Manager to reach membership goals.
    * Works with the Museum's Events Coordinator to implement an
      effective facilities rental plan and birthday party program and
      ensures that all fiscal goals are met.
    * Builds into all programs an evaluation model with measurable goals
      and objectives and analyzes evaluation data to ensure program success.
    * Stays abreast of market trends to ensure our offerings continue to
      be successful and relevant.
    * Works with Museum staff to develop, execute, and evaluate all Sea
      Center exhibits.
    * Other duties as assigned

 

*Essential Requirements:*

    * Demonstrated experience in managing a multi-dimensional business,
      non profit organization, or retail operation
    * Minimum of three years of management experience.
    * Must work at least one weekend day, and available holidays and
      occasional evenings.
    * Experience coordinating and planning events.
    * Ability to interact with the general public.
    * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent
      writing skills.
    * Flexible, well organized, and able to work on several projects
      simultaneously.
    * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of
      Inventory and POS systems a plus.
    * Bilingual a plus.
    * Background in Marine Science a plus.


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  *Work Environment:*

    * General office environment with frequent work throughout the Sea
      Center's facilities.

§         Standard retail store environment with moderate noise levels

    * Substantial public interaction

    * Occasional climbing of ladders or other work in elevated conditions

    * Occasional work in cramped and dusty environments
    * Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending
    * Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy loads (50lbs)
    * Significant telephone and computer work (repetitive movement --
      typing)



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