Play Facilitator

Position: Play and Engagement Facilitator

Location: Dubai, UAE

Executive Summary

Join an amazing group of people at OliOli® 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® is a multiple award-winning contemporary children’s museum that opened to rave reviews in 2017. 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.

Find out more information about OliOli® @ www.olioli.ae or www.instagram.com/olioliuae.

Position Overview

Our Play & Engagement Facilitators (better known as ‘IMAGINATORS’) are responsible for fulfilling OliOli®’s vision of creating awesome experiences and memories for children. Working within exhibit zones, Imaginators act as OliOli®’s brand ambassadors, with the primary objective of engaging with all visitors in an empathetic, thoughtful and joyful manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Visitor’s Experience and Service

• Be an ambassador for the OliOli® brand; ensure that every visitor’s experience at OliOli® meets or exceeds expectations, specifically through inclusive, positive and memorable interactions with a friendly and sincere approach
• Provide friendly, courteous communication by orienting them to the building and informing them of the exhibits areas and programs
• Contribute to a positive, team-based, and “visitor-first” centric culture
• Manage groups of children from schools, birthday parties, or camp activities
• Collect and communicate visitor’s feedback and suggestions
• Follow and perform the daily opening/closing protocols and procedures including (without limitation) routine cleaning, restocking, and preparation of program materials

Exhibits area / Education

• Have an honest and comprehensive understanding of OliOli®’s philosophy and developmental, pedagogical, and other learning objectives
• Participate in training programs designed to enhance interaction with visitors in the ‘OliOli®’ manner
• Work as a team to ensure that the entire building (and each and every gallery/corner) within the premises is highly presentable (clean, tidy, supplies in proper place, well organized, properly maintained, etc)

Safety / Security

• Provide a safe environment for all visitors, specifically for the children
• Assist visitors in case of an incident or an emergency situation
• Take ownership of the safety of the facility and report and follow up on any repairs, or changes needed
• Attend training and be prepared to perform emergency procedures (i.e. fire evacuation, accident reporting, etc.) during OliOli®'s hours of operation

Qualifications

• Advanced course work or experience in customer service, education, family learning, or retail operations is a preferred.
• Experience working with young children (ages 1-10) and their families in recreational settings, after school programs or classroom is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with children, adults, and large groups.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Traits & Characteristics

• Self-starter and self-motivated; thrives working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• LOTS of bright & positive energy; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with children and families.
• Adaptable to perform a variety of duties.

General

• The role requires candidates to work 5 days a week (including weekends) for 9 hour shifts during OliOli®'s hours of operation

Compensation: AED 5000 + benefits