The Tech Museum of Innovation
Full-Time Opening
Business Operations Associate

The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.

The Business Operations Associate is a full-time, exempt position reporting
to the Vice-President, Business Operations and IMAX Theater. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide administrative support for the Vice President of Business
Operations and IMAX Theater.
* Research, develop, and implement ways to increase museum, theater and
store attendance and revenue per guest.
* Work with the Marketing Department to support attendance and revenue
objectives.  Work with the Marketing Department to cultivate museum
awareness and repeat visitation.
* Work in collaboration with Marketing and retailers in the coordination
and implementation of the launch, promotion and marketing of IMAX films.
* Organize and maintain daily attendance and revenue data in binders and
database.
* Work within framework of budget, maintain and update department expenses.
* Keep special screenings of IMAX films list up to date.
* Assist and support the implementation of the Business Operations and IMAX
Theater Business Plan.
* Act as communication liaison for department and the Vice President of
Business Operations & IMAX Theater.
* Represent the department and The Tech at exhibitions, meetings,
tradeshows, job fairs and public functions.
* Develop spreadsheets and graphs that illustrate accurate records of
attendance and sales revenue for museum, theater and store.
* Develop and maintain office organization systems.
* Work collaboratively with Business Operations & IMAX Theater staff and
other departments.
* Develop and maintain professional skills and relationships with peers.
* Be knowledgeable of The Tech's mission, exhibits, programs, and
long-range plans and stay current with the functioning of the entire
institution.
* Work as museum's floor staff on assigned week days, weekend days, and
holidays.
* Perform other duties as assigned.


REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
· 2+ years of experience as administrative assistant
· Excellent computer skills including Windows, database, word processing
and spreadsheet are required
· Excellent communications skills
· Analytical, efficient and detail oriented
· Excellent organizational skills, familiarity with general clerical duties
· Ability to work independently and creatively while functioning as part of
the development and overall museum team


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision
and life insurance.  Send cover letter and resume with salary history to
The Tech Museum of Innovation, Human Resources, 201 S. Market Street, San
Jose, CA 95113.  Fax: (408) 279-7149.  Or, e-mail ASCII text file resume to
[log in to unmask] (do not send attachments.)  No calls please.  The Tech
Museum of Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong
commitment to diversity. (http://www.thetech.org)



Xuan T. Nguyen
Manager of Human Resources
The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 S. Market Street
San Jose, CA  95113

Administrative Offices:
145 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA  95113

Web:  www.thetech.org
Human Resources Info:  www.thetech.org/hr
FAX: (408) 279-7149
Phone: (408) 795-6100
Direct Line: (408) 795-6204