Play Facilitator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) is seeking motivated

individuals to serve as Play Facilitators. A Play Facilitator is responsible for carrying out

CMOO's mission by facilitating play-based experiences, providing information to guests;

and maintaining the museum environment. This includes responding to visitor inquiries,

communicating policies and procedures, and promoting a museum environment that is

welcoming, participatory, and safe. CMOO is dedicated to providing hands-on exhibits

and experiential learning opportunities that spark imagination, foster curiosity and

promote self-confidence for children ages 0-12.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and initiate interactions with children and adults to deepen their learning

experiences during exhibit play and through the facilitation of programs.

• Orient guests to the museum, answer questions, and provide up-to-date information on museum programming, events and activities. Use problem-solving skills to assist visitors during incidents.

• Greet and interact positively with guests and field trip groups.

• Support programming and special events

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of CMOO’s mission, philosophy, policies and

procedures. Remind guests of museum policies when needed.

• Perform daily opening and closing duties throughout the museum, including routine cleaning and preparation of programming materials.

• Participate in staff meetings and trainings

• Cultivate and mentor volunteers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required bachelor’s degree or coursework in Child

Development, Early Learning, Education preferred

• Experience working with children in recreational settings, after-school programs, or classrooms desired.

• Experience working with diverse audiences.

• Reading, writing and communication skills sufficient to communicate with guests and other museum staff.

• Able to respond to emergency situations in a calm and comforting manner.

• Experience that demonstrates self-motivation, initiative, energy, creativity, and

Punctuality.

Competencies:

• Enjoy working and playing with children.

• Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated organization and time management skills, emotional intelligence, problem solving, and working in a collaborative team

• Maintain a playful spirit and positive attitude.

• Interest in creativity and experiential learning

• Enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds.

SCHEDULE

Part-time positions available. Flexibility in schedule, must be available weekends, hours may vary.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16