Creative Lab Manager
Job details
Organization: OliOli (see CREATIVE LAB DESCRIPTION The Creative Lab is a hands-on tinkering and making space for kids and families. The exhibits and activities in the Creative Lab Gallery are designed to facilitate open-ended exploration and creation by children of all ages and their families. The Creative Lab Team specializes in the development and facilitation of high-quality, hands-on making and tinkering activities for children that take place throughout the museum. These programs range from Drop-In Activities, Weekend Workshops, Holiday/Summer Camps, After School Programs, Field Trip Experiences, Special Events, Off-site Outreach Programs, Corporate Team Building, and more. From high tech to low tech, and the artistic to the engineered, we teach kids and families how to tinker, design, make, and create together. POSITION OVERVIEW The Creative Lab Manager will oversee all of the exhibits, activities, and operations of the Creative Lab Gallery. This includes the day-to-day setup of the gallery, as well as the maintenance, repair, and continual improvement of its exhibits and activities. The Creative Lab Manager will train museum staff on how to facilitate these different exhibits and activities. The Creative Lab is the hub for art supplies, tools, and materials for the entire museum, and the Creative Lab Manager will be in charge of the organization and management of all of these supplies. The Creative Lab Manager will assist the Director of the Creative Lab in all aspects of Creative Lab programming, from ordering and preparing materials to teaching workshops, camps, classes, and facilitating other types of events. The Creative Lab Manager, with the assistance of the Director of the Creative Lab, will also have the opportunity to develop new exhibits, activities, tinkering experiences, camps, workshops, and other programs. The Creative Lab Manager will work towards OliOli’s vision of creating awesome experiences and memories for children, acting as OliOli’s brand ambassador, with the primary objective of engaging with all visitors in an empathetic, thoughtful, and joyful manner. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain all daily operations of the gallery:
- Assist in all aspects of Creative Lab programming:
- Improve communication with visitors to the Creative Lab:
- Strong interest in prototyping and making.
- Ability to learn technical skills quickly.
- Fluency with using computers and G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Etc).
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and problem-solve in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with children, adults, and large groups.
- Experience working with young children (ages 2-13) and their families in informal or formal education settings.
- Experience developing and facilitating lesson plans, curriculum, classes, activities, or workshops for kids.
- Ability to work with diverse staff and visitors.
- Excellent grasp of the English language. Arabic is a plus.
- Vector-based digital design programs (Illustrator or Inkscape).
- Digital Fabrication with a Laser Cutter.
- Simple 3D modeling (TinkerCAD or Sketch Up).
- Basic block-based coding (MakeCode and Scratch).
- Microcontrollers (Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi).
- Hand tools and small power tools (Hammers, Saws, Clamps, Drills).
- This position would require moving to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
- Be an ambassador for the OliOli brand; ensure that every visitor’s experience at OliOli meets or exceeds expectations, specifically through inclusive, culturally appropriate, positive and memorable interactions with a friendly and sincere approach.
- Contribute to a positive, team-based, work culture.
- Collect and communicate visitor feedback and suggestions.
- Attend to guest queries and complaints. Amicably resolve matters with any dissatisfied guests.
- The role is expected to be physically demanding and the candidate must have the physical and emotional capacity to deal with the role’s requirements.
- This position requires the ability to do one or more of the following throughout the day: stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach above and below shoulder level, carry objects of differing sizes and weights. Involves frequent repetitive motion.
- The noise level in the work environment is highly variable, from quiet to loud.
- The working timings include morning and/or evening shifts. Weekends and holidays work are required.
- Working weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) is a requirement for this position. Off days will be on weekdays (Sunday – Thursday). Scheduling will be coordinated with the Director of the Creative Lab.
- School and government holidays are the busiest times for any museum. All employees must be prepared to plan their vacations for different periods of time.
- Ability to learn technical skills and interest in growing those skills.
- Self-starter and self-motivated; thrives working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
- Lots of positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous.
- Interest and enthusiasm for working with children and families.
- Ability to work with diverse staff and visitors.
- Adaptable to perform a variety of duties.
- Health insurance.
- Annual return air-ticket back home (once every 12 months).
- Gratuity in accordance with UAE law.
- 30-days annual leave.
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