Water Education Center: Programs & Operations Lead

Central Arizona Project; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-10 Mon-Thur schedule

Part-time remote after onboarding

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick time

Relocation benefits

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

12 weeks paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance, LTD, Short-term  >

Job summary

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking a Program and Facility Supervisor to manage the Water Education Center. You will ensure safe operations, maintain exhibits, and coordinate schedules and events that engage diverse audiences and school groups across CAP’s service area.

You will collaborate with facilities, IT, security, and education teams to deliver high-quality educational programming and strong visitor experiences, while building partnerships with government, research, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement in public administration, facilities management, event management, education, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in facility operations, event coordination, or program management.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities with excellent customer service.
• Ability to coordinate logistics across teams and external partners.
• Familiarity with facility scheduling systems and event coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Water Education Center to provide a safe, welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
• Coordinate with CAP Facilities, IT, Security and internal teams to ensure readiness and issue resolution.
• Maintain interactive exhibits and displays, coordinating repairs, updates, and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for facility use and operations.
• Oversee master schedule for WEC spaces, including exhibit areas, meeting rooms, and event spaces.
• Coordinate with staff to manage space usage requests and align with CAP’s mission.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Scheduling

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Facilities Management, Event Management, Education, or related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in facility operations, event coordination, program management

Job description

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is seeking a Program and Facility Supervisor to manage the Water Education Center. You will ensure safe operations, maintain exhibits, and coordinate schedules and events that engage diverse audiences and school groups across CAP’s service area.

You will collaborate with facilities, IT, security, and education teams to deliver high-quality educational programming and strong visitor experiences, while building partnerships with government, research, and community