About the job [OliOli\xc2\xae Dubai] STEAM Programs Coordinator

Position: STEAM Programs Coordinator

Location: Dubai, UAE

Executive Summary

Join an amazing group of people at OliOli\xc2\xae and help their mission to deliver exciting, joyful, differentiated, world-class, and incredibly fun experiences to children that nurture their innate sense of curiosity and exploration.

OliOli\xc2\xae (means joy in the Hawaiian language) is a multiple award-winning contemporary childrens museum that opened to rave reviews in 2017 and expanded in 2022 by opening a branch in Doha, Qatar. Founded by a group of parents who are passionate about open-ended non-judgmental play, OliOli\xc2\xae entails 8 interactive galleries comprising over 45 hands-on exhibits.

The awesome team at OliOli\xc2\xae comes from over 12 countries including United States, Iran, India, Philippines, South Africa, Brazil, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Latvia, Mexico, and Columbia. Find out more information about OliOli\xc2\xae @ or .

The STEAM Programs Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the development/execution of STEAM programmatic framework within OliOli\xc2\xae including temporary activations, events, enrichment programs, field trip programs, holiday camps, birthday party activities, and a variety of other STEAM activities, shows and workshops on offer at the museum (all these programs are hereinafter referred to as Programs). The scope of this position will extend to OliOli\xc2\xae outreach efforts and initiatives and will entail participating temporarily in events and activations elsewhere in the UAE.

FOUNDERS BACKGROUND

We are young parents who have been blessed to follow our dream. Our dream is for children to be happier, more creative, more imaginative, more informed, inspired, aware, balanced and amazed. We aim to see joy on the faces of children.

KEY ATTRIBUTES & DELIVERABLES

• Actively deliver the different STEAM Programs within the museum and in outreach events directly and indirectly through collaborations with the guest engagement and operations team
• Assume the Program ownership responsibility for certain Programs and manage these owned Programs on an end-to-end basis
• Work with the STEAM Programs Manager to regularly review, evaluate, and update (as appropriate) the content and delivery of the Programs
• Test ideas for new Programs where appropriate tabulate and maintain records of observations on what works, what doesnt, and why
• Be aligned with and stay true to the principles of open-ended exploration
• Work with relevant members of the operations and guest services team to successfully execute and deliver on the Programs and achieve high levels of guest engagement/satisfaction
• Engage with community members and other local/international third parties as potential partners/participants for OliOli\xc2\xae Programs
• Initiate a dialogue with best-in-class STEAM educators/communicators to bring a differentiated approach to the OliOli\xc2\xae Programs
• Train the OliOli\xc2\xae team to deliver the field trip programs, birthday party activities, demos, shows, impromptus and performances, and so on
• Observe the team in action and ensure that the Programs are being delivered to high standards
• Spend time on the floor to understand how guests use different galleries/exhibits to learn how guest engagement can be deepened
• Create and maintain a library of all the Programs including observations on what works, what doesnt, and why
• Work with colleagues to recruit, train, and oversee interns to help out at the larger OliOli\xc2\xae Programs
• Help/support the marketing team to effectively market the Programs to potential guests
• Ensure that all the adequate supplies, props, equipment, consumables, materials, etc for the Programs are available, and manage the budget for the Programs in a prudent and responsible manner
• Work with the operations team to ensure that OliOli\xc2\xae Programs adhere to the highest H&S standards

Other

• Contribute to a positive, team-based, and guest-first centric culture
• Perform other duties and be involved in projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of our objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree with relevant education and emphasis
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute STEAM Programs
• Ability to engage with audiences from diverse nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds
• Excellent collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and balance project demands effectively

Traits & Characteristics

• Kind, compassionate, and a strong team player with high EQ
• Passion about STEAM and children
• High energy, creative and fun
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently
• Lots of positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous

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