Operations Manager for Children, Family and Youth Programs

Operations Manager for Children, Family and Youth Programs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Position Information

Position Title

Operations Manager for Children, Family and Youth Programs

Department

Education (YI) - 052

Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Education department is seeking a full-time Operations Manager for Children, Family and Youth Programs to work with two departments : Children and Family Learning (CFL) and Youth Initiatives (YI). The CFL group focuses on children ages 2-10 and their caregivers. The YI group focuses on youth ages 11 to college and beyond. In both groups, there are yearlong and multi-year experience and vacation camps.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading several aspects of administration for CFL and YI and working collaboratively with administration teams across the Museum to advance our projects. Key duties in support of program leaders and educators include managing program participant paperwork, supporting purchases, federal paperwork, room bookings, logistics for large events / external activities in communities and overall office support.

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the room booking process.
• Ensure federal grant compliance (i.e., effort certifications, contracting, invoicing from consultants and sub-awardees, coordinating stipends for project participants).
• Serve as liaison with Education and HR colleagues for all open positions to be approved, posted and advertised.
• Co-lead with program managers the admissions and enrollment process for all children and youth participants, managing tuition tracking and processing tuition aid paperwork.
• Serve as liaison to the Communications department and manage website updates for YI and CFL, shepherding the production of digital and print fliers and brochures.
• Support the directors of CFL / YI with monitoring and tracking spending and revenue earned.
• Support logistics for large-scale events onsite and external community-related activities.
• Support the administrative team with payroll biweekly and processing stipends for interns, honoraria for guest speakers, etc.
• Serve as key liaison for office support, facility requests, etc. Support by understanding and following Museum procedures.

The expected salary range for the Operations Manager for Children, Family and Youth Programs is $65,000 / annual - $70,000 / annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Category

Full-Time / Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Union Status

Non-Union

FLSA

Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

65,000 / annual

Expected Salary Maximum

70,000 / annual

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

GS840P

Open Date

02 / 03 / 2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in administration or another related field?

Do you have three years of experience in an administrative role supporting a lively, cross-functional work environment by effectively managing time and balancing multiple priorities?

Do you have excellent communication skills (oral / written) and public speaking and presentation skills?

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Required Documents

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Salary : $65,000 - $70,000