UG Operations Manager

Reports To:  Executive Director 

Hours:            Full Time In House (Salaried approx. 40+ daytime hours per week) 

Salary:           $55,000 per year 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

 

  • Manage four or more part-time staff members
  • Execute the UG strategy and business plan
  • Hire candidates as needed
  • Manage facility improvements
  • Provide Customer service to the Underground residents 
  • Contribute to sales goals and manage overall sales efforts 
  • Participate in team events with museum
  • Participate in UG events

 

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

 

  • Team Work – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests.
  • Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs.
  • Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses.
  • Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; plans for additional resources; develops realistic action plans.
  • Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

Education/Experience:

Staff management, project management, sales experience, car and mechanic knowledge, exemplary customer service, familiarity with non-profit fundraising efforts

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Computer Skills: 

Use of Microsoft Office and basic understanding of databases

 

Work Environment

 

  • While performing the duties of this job, one may be required to attend some Museum events and participate in weekly meetings. Flexibility with vehicle owners is required. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level and allergens in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Physical Demands

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or push up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

Apply now by sending your resume and supporting materials to MariaE@kansascityautomuseum.com