Summary
OliOli is launching Hoppi®, a play destination for families in Abu Dhabi, and is hiring a part-time Play Facilitator. The role involves welcoming and orienting visitors, engaging children in exhibit areas, managing school and activity groups, and leading themed birthday parties. Responsibilities also include maintaining tidy spaces, following opening and closing procedures, collecting visitor feedback, and supporting safety and emergency procedures. Candidates need their own visa and must be available on weekends and public holidays; excellent English is required, and Arabic is a plus.
The posting
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Position: Play Facilitator Part Timer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
WHO WE ARE
OliOli® was our first pioneering project - a childrens museum that redefined play and learning by creating immersive galleries for open-ended exploration. Building on this foundation, we are now bringing Hoppi® - a new play destination for families - coming soon to a new mall in Abu Dhabi.
Hoppi® is designed especially for children aged 2–8, combining active physical play experiences with engaging, hands-on exhibit zones. It is a space where children can play, imagine, and explore, while parents enjoy a safe, enriching, and welcoming environment.
Hoppi® aims to be a beloved family destination in Abu Dhabi, adding joy, creativity, and playfulness to the lives of families.
NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS
We are young parents who have been blessed to follow our dream. Our dream is for children to be happier, more creative, more imaginative, more informed, inspired, aware, balanced, and amazed. We aim to see joy on children's faces.
WHAT THIS ROLE IS ALL ABOUT
Our Play Facilitators (better known as IMAGINATORS) are responsible for fulfilling Hoppi®s vision of creating awesome experiences and memories for children. Working within exhibit zones, Imaginators act as Hoppi®s brand ambassadors, with the primary objective of engaging with all visitors in an empathetic, thoughtful and joyful manner.
WHAT WE'LL TRUST YOU WITH
Visitors Experience and Service
- Be an ambassador for the Hoppi® brand; ensure that every visitors experience at Hoppi® meets or exceeds expectations, specifically through inclusive, culturally appropriate, positive and memorable interactions with a friendly and sincere approach
- Provide friendly, courteous communication by orienting them to the building and informing them of the exhibits areas and programs
- Contribute to a positive, team-based, and visitor-first centric culture
- Wear the mascot costume on special occasions
- Manage groups of children from schools, birthday parties, or camp activities
- Lead our themed birthday parties for kids and wear costumes that match the themes
- Collect and communicate visitors feedback and suggestions
- Follow and perform the daily opening/closing protocols and procedures including (without limitation) routine cleaning, restocking, and preparation of program materials
Exhibits area / Education
- Have an honest and comprehensive understanding of Hoppi®s philosophy and developmental, pedagogical, and other learning objectives
- Participate in training programs designed to enhance interaction with visitors in the Hoppi® manner
- Lead field trips and interact with teachers and students in an age-level appropriate manner
- Work as a team to ensure that the entire building (and each and every gallery/corner) within the premises is highly presentable (clean, tidy, supplies in proper place, well organized, properly maintained, etc)
Safety / Security
- Provide a safe environment for all visitors, specifically for the children
- Assist visitors in case of an incident or an emergency situation
- Take ownership of the safety of the facility and report and follow up on any repairs, or changes needed
- Attend training and be prepared to perform emergency procedures (i.e. fire evacuation, accident reporting, etc.) during Hoppi®'s hours of operation
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE
- Ability to work on weekends and public holidays as it's our busiest time!
- Uniform/dress code is required
- Candidates should possess their own visa
- Excellent grasp of the English language. Arabic is a plus
- Lots of positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous