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Scott Family Amazeum Overview
The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas that creates a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow.
The mission of the Amazeum is: To engage the imagination of children and their families through interactive exhibits, programs, and resources while creating an excitement for lifelong learning and the enrichment of lives.
Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. Hands-on learning opportunities allow guests to exercise critical thinking in the context of play.
The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space.The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.
Position Summary
The Amazeum needs Play Facilitators! Wanted: team members who understand the importance of play and hospitality. Play Facilitators inspire fun and curiosity through positive, playful interactions with guests. Play Facilitators work as a team animating play ideas, fostering family exploration, providing excellent customer service, ensuring a safe and hygienic space, and helping evaluate and improve guest experiences. Play Facilitators add an extra layer of fun throughout the museum and off-site at community partner organizations.
Essential Functions
General Duties
The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The Amazeum reserves the right to revise or change position duties and responsibilities as necessary to accommodate changing organizational needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be 16 years or older
High school students must be working toward their diploma or GED.
1 year experience working with children (babysitting, youth groups, childrens’ church groups, etc.)
Demonstrated success in guest engagement/customer service
Strong verbal communication skills with emphasis on interacting with diverse audiences of all ages in an engaging and compelling fashion
Able to problem solve effectively under pressure
Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation required
Physical Requirements:
Able to stand, walk, and interact with children and adults for extended periods of time
Able to lift up to 20 lbs overhead regularly and occasionally 40 lbs
Ability to work in an environment with moderate to excessive noise
Preferred Skills:
Working towards BS/BA/AA in Education, Play Therapy, Science, Art, Theater, Museum Studies, or related field; preferred
Bilingual skills
Basic understanding of inquiry-based or play facilitation
Basic understanding of developmental levels and different learning styles
Capacity to be spontaneous and interact positively with guests
Ability to demonstrate curiosity and passion for learning
Ability to balance shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast paced, and ever-changing environment
Comfortable being silly and playful while also being respectful in speech, actions, and demeanor.
Candidates may be required to pass a criminal background screening and drug test.
Other
$33k-45k (estimate)
01/19/2024
12/31/2024
amazeum.org
Bentonville, AR
50 - 100