Museum of Illusions Seattle - General Manager

Museum of Illusions

$90K — $110K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in business administration, operations, or management roles required.
  • Proven leadership experience is essential.
  • Ability to lead and develop a team is mandatory.
  • Experience handling budgeting and P&L responsibilities is a must.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Capability to build long-term relationships with community partners is essential.
  • Experience in the hospitality or entertainment industry is preferred.
  • Must possess a proactive and enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of approximately 15 people.
  • Manage all business functions to ensure stable operations and growth.
  • Plan and execute marketing and sales events collaboratively with marketing teams.
  • Act as spokesperson for the museum in community and media engagements.
  • Oversee daily museum operations ensuring smooth workflow and compliance.
  • Maintain high standards of visitor experience and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with other Museums of Illusions to innovate customer experiences.
  • Provide regular performance updates to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance provided.
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefit Accounts available.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with immediate company match.
  • 20 days of paid vacation per year.
  • Bonus opportunity included.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Willingness to perform the most effective role.
  • Lead the museum team (~15 people). Hire and train as needed. Establish and nurture a high-performance culture within the museum team.
  • Support the success of Museum of Illusions: managing all business functions, ensuring stable operations and contributing to revenue growth and profitability.
  • Execute marketing and sales events under the direction of the sales and marketing teams.
  • Act as Museum of Illusions' spokesperson to the community and media, forging relationships with local organizations, educational institutions, and business clients.
  • Supervise the day-to-day operation of the museum in line with Museum of Illusions company policies and procedures, ensuring smooth workflow, and optimizing processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Maintain a high standard of product, services, and customer experience, ensuring visitor satisfaction and engagement.
  • Collaborate with other Museums of Illusions to share best practices and develop new customer experience concepts.
  • Ensure the museum operates in compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
  • Keep stakeholders informed about the company's performance through regular reports.
  • Regularly attend local community events, business meetings, and networking events to promote Museum of Illusions.
  • Act as a brand ambassador for Museum of Illusions in all interactions, effectively communicating the museum's mission, values and unique offerings.


What We Are Looking For
  • 2+ years of experience in business administration, operations, or management roles highly desired.
  • Experience in a leadership role required.
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Experience in budgeting and P&L responsibility.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to cultivate long term relationships with partners and the community.
  • Experience in hospitality and/or entertainment industry is preferred.
  • Enthusiastic with a go-getter/can-do attitude.
  • Proactive, organized, accountable, trustworthy.
  • Schedule requires weekend and holiday work.


Physical Requirements/Demands
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard, use a laptop and other office equipment.
  • Must be able to ascend/descend flights of stairs.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and squat.
  • Must be able to properly express oneself, exchange information, communicate and converse with diverse cultures, races, and sexes.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors.
  • Must be able to use sight to detect, determine, perceive, observe, inspect, and assess situations.


Salary, Perks and Benefits
  • Salary range $90,000-$110,000
  • Bonus Opportunity!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefit Accounts!
  • 401k Retirement Plan with immediate company match!
  • 20 days paid vacation annually!


www.museumofillusions.com

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