Manager, Transportation

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time Manager for the Transportation department. This role involves supervising employees, managing bus activities, and ensuring operational procedures are followed. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in parking coordination.

Qualifications

• Five years experience with parking and logistical coordination.
• Comprehensive understanding of parking operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in the Transportation department.
• Manage all bus activity related to Museum visitations.
• Ensure all Transportation-area operating procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Transportation department is seeking a full-time Manager, responsible for day-to-day department operations and the parking garage and supervising employees in these areas. The Manager is the main liaison with other departments conducting business with the Transportation department and the parking garage.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise employees working in the Transportation department, including hourly and unionized employees.
• Manage all bus activity related to Museum visitations.
• Ensure all Transportation-area operating procedures are followed.
• Act as the central point of contact for and provide service to all customers using the Transportation department’s services or the parking garage.
• Provide support for the Senior Director in collecting and assembling information regarding the various operations within the department, maintaining equipment and supplies and making recommendations related to personnel matters and the purchase and upkeep of capital equipment.
• Ensure all areas are clean, well-maintained and functioning.
• Collaborate with other departments in emergency management scenarios, particularly relating to weather-related incidents.
• Maintain availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed, and to respond to occasional requests outside of normal working hours to support parking operations.

The expected salary range for the Manager, Transportation is $65,000/annual – $75,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years experience with parking and logistical coordination.
• Comprehensive understanding of parking operations and coordination.
• Experience working with service-oriented teams.
• Good written and oral communication skills and excellent customer service/people skills to relate to and communicate with peers at all levels across the Museum.
• Experience with word processing and email correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with employees in a unionized environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
  • Exerting up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and up to twenty pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
    • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
    • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Category

Category Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period 70

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

Expected Salary Minimum $65,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum

Expected Salary Maximum $75,000/annual

EEO Statement

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have five years experience with parking and logistical coordination?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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New York, NY 10024-5192
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