Operations Assistant

6 days ago


Northbrook, United States Mad Science of WI IL & MI Full time

Join a growing company dedicated to getting kids excited about science Mad Science is the area's premier provider of STEM enrichment programming and entertainment. We are a local franchise of the Mad Science Group, which has been providing science-themed programming for more than 30 years.

This position is an integral member of the Mad Science teaching and operations team. He/she is responsible for assisting with tasks relating supporting the Operations Manager including staffing, marketing, customer communications and fulfillment of Mad Science programs. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the OA engages in a variety of activities related to client order processing, lead handling, data entry, customer communications, marketing campaigns and assists with staffing. The OA contributes to the sales and marketing efforts on a range of projects as well as driving processes essential to the company's day to day operations. Additionally, the OA will be certified as a Mad Science instructor and may perform or assist with Mad Science programming at client locations as required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Answer phones and address customer inquiries; book Mad Science programs from inbound calls
Assisting and creating print marketing materials including flyers, ads for print publications, and program-related print materials such as registration flyers
Assist with on-site administration of school programs
Assists with training, coaching and hiring the Mad Science Team.
Serve as a substitute instructor when necessary

**Desired Skills**

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with mínimal direction
Experience managing online marketing campaigns and social media marketing, Google is a plus, but we will train
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Energetic, outgoing and FUN personality
No Science background is necessary, but you must be willing to learn
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation, as we do outreach so you will periodically traveling in area.

**Preferred**

Previous experience in marketing, business management, supervising staff or comparable experience in a similar role desired. A background working with children or children’s programming is a plus.

**Work Schedule**

We are flexible on an exact work schedule, but we require 30-35 hrs per week M-F between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:30PM. All Operations team members also work a rotating weekend schedule of Saturday day hours, (3-5 hours) 2 times per month.

**Salary & Benefits**

Salary, is open, based upon your skills. Please state salary requirements in your cover letter.


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