Job Description
About the job [OliOli® Dubai] STEAM Programs Coordinator - Emirati Talent
Position: STEAM Programs Coordinator - Emirati Talent
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 doesn't, and whyBe aligned with and stay true to the principles of open-ended explorationAssume the Program ownership for certain Programs and manage these on an end-to-end basis, with a focus on refining and improving themEnsure 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 enhancementEnsure 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 childrenActively deliver different Programs such as workshops, after school programs, camp activities to engage children, attracting them to visit OliOli® againSpend 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 guestsWork with the Operations Team to ensure that OliOli® Programs adhere to the highest H&S standardsWork 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® ProgramsInitiate 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 onObserve the team in action and ensure that the Programs are being delivered with its original intention to the highest qualityWork 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 culturePerform other duties and be involved in projects and activities that contribute to the achievement of our objectives QUALIFICATIONS
UAE National with family bookBachelor's degree in relevant education and with 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 backgroundsExcellent event management, collaboration, problem solving, and communication skillsAbility to manage time, prioritize tasks and balance project demands effectively Traits & Characteristics
Kind, compassionate, and a strong team player with high EQPassion about STEAM, events and childrenHigh energy, creative and fun Self-motivated with an ability to work independentlyLots of positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous
*Note: due to regulatory requirements, only UAE nationals with family book will be considered for this opening.
