Purchasing & Business Coordinator

Hands On Children's Museum•Olympia, WA

6d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Hands On Children’s Museum is located on the picturesque East Bay waterfront in downtown Olympia. We are a nationally known family learning destination and the most visited children’s museum in the Pacific Northwest hosting more than 300,000 visitors each year. Our mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills through rich, interactive learning experiences. We believe that all children deserve respect and the opportunity to learn, regardless of their ability to pay, which is why the Museum works hard to serve more than one-third of its annual visitation through the Inspired Learning for All initiative. The Museum is recognized as a National Museum for All and won a Noyce Foundation Bright Lights Award for bringing art and science education to underserved populations. Voted a “Best Place for Kids” for more than a decade, the Museum offers a state-of-the-art LEED Gold facility with 150 indoor exhibits, a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center, Art Studio, a MakeSpace for tinkering and inventing, café and gift shop, and award-winning education programs including camps, workshops, preschool, parenting classes, field trips, community outreach and family support programs. Position Overview: Love a good checklist? Thrilled by finding the best deal? Enjoy the satisfaction of a perfectly stocked supply cabinet? We have the perfect part-time role for you! We are seeking a Purchasing & Business Coordinator who can keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, so the magic can happen out front! About 80% of your time will be focused on purchasing and inventory, with the rest supporting the Business department.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a good driving record
At least 21 years old
Ability to pass a background check
Have relevant work experience
Highly organized and loves a good system!
An experienced shopper who enjoys comparing prices and finding deals
Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and math competency
Tech savvy! Proficient with Microsoft office – especially MS Excel

Nice To Haves

BA is a bonus!

Responsibilities

Keep supplies properly stocked (everything from office basics to exhibit props)
Hunt down the best prices online and in local stores
Track deliveries, solve vendor hiccups, and make sure everything arrives as expected
Organize receipts and help keep finances tidy
Work with our café team on weekly orders
Support fun museum events and staff activities
Run occasional errands and some admin tasks