Overview
The Visitor Services (VS) Supervisor for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Inc. provides operational support to the VS team to ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service. The incumbent is responsible for supervising and scheduling associated staff as well as overseeing floor operations. The supervisor works in partnership with the VS management team to implement and uphold effective processes and procedures that promote a welcoming, efficient, and high-quality experience for museum visitors.
Reports to : Visitor Relations Operations Manager
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the VS management team to continually strengthen key processes and procedures and to ensure operations plans and customer service implementation positively affect the visitor experience.
- Coordinates, maintains and communicates scheduling for VS team members and volunteers. Ensures consistent staff coverage while monitoring labor costs.
- Supervises and mentors associated staff, ensuring clear communication, understanding and regular review of expectations, accountability and achievement of performance goals.
- Assists with the oversight of smooth and effective daily operations across VS posts.
- Provides hands-on support and mentoring to VS team members and volunteers, upholding high standards of customer service, serving as a knowledgeable resource, and proactively responding to real-time needs.
- Contributes to the interviewing, selection and onboarding process for staff and volunteers; supporting effective hiring, onboarding, and comprehensive training.
- Regularly supports frontline operations by providing coverage for breaks, filling in for call-offs, and managing peak attendance periods to maintain seamless service delivery.
- Fosters a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for visitors and staff. Serves as an information resource to visitors, staff and volunteers. Stays abreast of new and current information on museum events, programs and daily activities and uses this knowledge to provide personalized customer service.
Requirements
Two (2) years experience in a supervisory role with a customer service and operations background, preferably in the hospitality industry. Proven experience with scheduling and / or project management.Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and oversee operational logistics.Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and consistently display poise and grace.Proficient written and verbal communication skills to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.Commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Must consider the visitor the top priority and demonstrate good judgment in handling customer recovery situations.Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evening shifts for after-hours events.Must acknowledge and uphold cash handling and other security systems.Demonstrated software and hardware proficiency.Ada Requirements
Ability to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments; able to read documents, data reports, drawings, and to view computer monitor.Ability to communicate in planning and implementation situations; capable of presenting ideas. Team and group dialogue required for planning.Effective communication during face-to-face, group, and telephone interactions for planning work.Must be able to lift objects up to 30 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and navigate the museum facility.Must be able to tolerate dust in the indoor environment.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
OtherIndustries
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosJ-18808-Ljbffr