[OliOli® Dubai] STEAM Programs Coordinator

Position: STEAM Programs Coordinator

Department: Creative Team

Location: Dubai, UAE

Organization Summary

OliOli® (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® entails 8 interactive galleries comprising over 45 hands-on exhibits.

The awesome team at OliOli® 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® @ www.olioli.ae or www.instagram.com/olioliuae.

Note from the Founders:

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.

Role Summary:

The STEAM Programs Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the development/execution of STEAM programmatic framework within OliOli® including temporary activations and events, enrichment programs, field trip programs, 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® outreach efforts and initiatives and will entail participating temporarily in events and activations elsewhere in the UAE.

KEY ATTRIBUTES & DELIVERABLES:

Program Ideation and Development

• 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
• Assume the Program ownership for certain Programs and manage these on an end-to-end basis, with a focus on refining and improving them
• 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

Program Management

• Oversee the Program implementation and delivery while identifying areas for enhancement
• Ensure that Programs like field trip workshops and temporary activations utilize elements of STEAM education in an engaging way

Customer Engagement

• Bridge the gap between learning and play to create fun, creative and engaging educational experiences for children
• Actively deliver different Programs such as workshops, after school programs, camp activities to engage children, attracting them to visit OliOli® again
• Spend time on the floor to understand how families use different galleries/exhibits to learn how customer and guest engagement can be deepened

Internal Liaison

• Support the Marketing Team to effectively market the Programs to potential guests
• Work with the Operations Team to ensure that OliOli® Programs adhere to the highest H&S standards
• Work with colleagues to recruit, train, and oversee interns to help out at the larger OliOli® Programs

External Liaison

• Engage with community members and other local/international third parties as potential partners/participants for OliOli® Programs
• Initiate a dialogue with best-in-class STEAM educators/communicators to bring a differentiated approach to the OliOli® Programs

Facilitation Training

• Train the OliOli® 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 with its original intention to the highest quality
• Work with relevant members of the Guest Engagement team to successfully execute and deliver on the Programs and achieve high levels of guest engagement/satisfaction

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 (early childhood education is a plus)
• Prior experience with children in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events and projects
• Ability to engage with audiences from diverse nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds
• Excellent event management, 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, events 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