OPERATIONS MANAGER

San Diego Natural History Museum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick time

15 paid holidays

Free Balboa Park museums admission

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking an Operations Manager to join Administration & Finance. This full-time role supports CFO/COO activities, manages procurement and reporting, and oversees facilities and vehicle operations in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities include coordinating division purchasing, insurance processes, and vendor management, while maintaining high standards of discretion and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of operations management experience.
• High school degree; BS/BA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic CFO/COO support including research and analysis on operational and financial topics.
• Project manage moderate scale org-wide initiatives.
• Assist with reports and presentations; insurance audits and related requirements.
• Oversee museum vehicle fleet, vendor insurance certificates, and facility operations.

Skills

Operations management

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

BS/BA preferred

Tools

CRM/POS systems

Accounting software

Job description

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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Administration & Finance Full Time Clerical San Diego, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Love nature?Then you’re going to love The Nat.

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by local naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role over the years in regional conversation efforts. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategicplan focused on encouraging a love for nature, leveraging science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to behere for nature.

The Operations Managerat the San Diego Natural History Museum bolsters our mission to preserve nature and biodiversity in this amazing place we call home.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic CFO/COO Support (50%)

• Perform research and analysis on a variety of operational and financial topics
• Project manage moderate scale org-wide and division level initiatives
• Assist with preparing reports and presentations
• Quarterback annual insurance audit and related requirements
• Support oversight of bar inventory and related accounting
• Coordinate division purchasing and invoice entry
• Coordinate purchasing of office / break-room supplies, and vending machine inventory

Facility Operations Support (20%)

• Manage Museum vehicle fleet which includes driver applications, tracking insurance, registration and maintenance, scheduling vehicle check-out, and repairs
• Manage certificates of insurance for museum vendors
• Occasionally open or close the building, support facilities operations

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school degree, BS/BA strongly preferred
• 2-4+ years of operations management experience
• Must have ability to take initiative and work independently
• Developing financial and business acumen
• Ability to handle sensitive information, requiring considerable use of tact, discretion and judgment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Developing project management and organizational skills
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Grit. An ability to push through challenges and uncertainty to achieve outcomes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Preferred:

• Basic accounting understanding or knowledge
• Familiarity with CRM/POS and Accounting systems
• Experience working within museums, non-profits, or other cultural institutions

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by museum programming and events.
• Ability to move throughout museum facilities and event spaces.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds
• Move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Prolonged Keyboard and computer use
• Maintain a valid California driver's license

Pay: $27.50/hour

This full-time, non-exempt position is eligible for benefitssuch as health insurance, vacation, sick-time,15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums, and more .