Site Manager – Evenings & Weekends (Arts & Community School)

Old Town School of Folk Music; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at the School

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago is seeking a part-time Site Manager to oversee activities and ensure safe operations in OTS buildings. The role covers Lincoln Square & Lincoln Park locations and requires coordinating with teachers, volunteers, and maintenance staff.

The position emphasizes handling check-in, attendance, room setup, and emergency procedures while maintaining strong customer service boundaries and program operations. Evening/weekend availability is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing events
• Experience with customer service and setting boundaries with participants
• Experience working with children preferred
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• An understanding of COVID-19 safety protocols
• Strong detail orientation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think on one’s feet and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to carry out emergency protocol in event of fire, inclement weather or other crises
• Access to a personal smartphone during shift
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Manage program operations for the assigned shift
• Ensure compliance with all OTS safety and operational protocols
• Address concerns directly as they arise
• Report issues to Operations and Education team managers
• Serve as a resource for teachers
• Ensure set up and break down of assigned location(s) as needed in accordance with OTS protocols, including signage as needed
• Manage the check-in process and direct participants to their locations
• Track attendance and monitor the number of participants and caregivers where appropriate
• Coordinate with operations management, program management, customer service, and maintenance staff as needed
• Oversee volunteer staff where appropriate
• Ensure rooms have all the necessary equipment and teaching implements
• Secure property and open/close building as needed
• Ensure building and rooms are in good order at the end of the shift and that equipment is returned to its appropriate place
• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned, such as room reservations, data entry, etc.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Children experience

Google Suite

COVID-19 safety

Emergency procedures

Flexibility

Evenings/weekends

Smartphone access

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago is seeking a part-time Site Manager to oversee activities and ensure safe operations in OTS buildings. The role covers Lincoln Square & Lincoln Park locations and requires coordinating with teachers, volunteers, and maintenance staff.

The position emphasizes handling check-in, attendance, room setup, and emergency procedures while maintaining strong customer service boundaries and program operations. Evening/weekend availability is required for this role.