Front Desk Attendant & Playworker

Front Desk Attendant & Playworker At the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, we believe our team is part of something extraordinary. Our Museum is community-built and community-sustained, with a mission to ignite the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment. As a Front Desk Attendant and Playworker, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work and find enjoyment in the energy this lively environment inspires. Join our team! The Front desk team has the responsibility of working in a fast-paced environment and overseeing the Museum's front desk, café and gift shop while on duty. The Playworker team ensures that the Museum’s exhibits are reset and that the environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. Weekday (Tuesday-Friday) and weekend availability are expected, as well as availability for additional hours for special events and programs. This position is a non-exempt, part-time role averaging 16 hours per week. This position is eligible for a matching SIMPLE IRA plan and Museum discounts. Excellent customer service, a commitment to continued improvement and efficiency of Museum practices, attention to detail, self-motivation and flexibility, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude while dealing with the unexpected should be key attributes that describe you as a worker. Starting Wage - $14 per hour Take the next step! Please submit a resume to Kathleen Burns at kathleen.burns@cmsouthernmn.org. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Job Responsibilities Front Desk Process admission, membership, café and gift shop sales Answer all calls to the Museum and forward phone calls to the office Ensure no children leave the front entryway without an adult Perform basic data entry and reporting as requested Responsibility for the cash register and the daily Point of Sale (POS) balance Work extensively with Altru software Verify daily cash drawer and deposit amounts, prepare deposit reports Maintain a clean and sanitary front entry, front desk, café and restrooms during open hours, restocking and taking out garbage as needed Report hazardous weather updates as needed to office staff Reports needs for café, gift shop and Museum forms inventory in a timely manner Ensures the aesthetic display of café and gift shop items Assist in effective crisis management/emergency evacuation plans as a part of the team Playworker Preparing the Museum to open to the public in the morning Shutting down exhibits and preparing the building for closing Engaging Museum visitors in exhibits and activities Handle guest accidents in a professional and efficient manner Setting up and maintaining exhibits and activities during business hours and at special events Ensuring a clean and well-maintained Museum space Conducting observations and surveys and recording visitor data as needed Facilitating or supporting program delivery as needed Overall Greet visitors and answer questions Represent the Museum with the highest level of professionalism Perform all physical and mental demands needed for this position Communicate and interact effectively and respectfully with Museum guests, coworkers, supervisors and individuals from other organizations Other duties as assigned Qualifications Must be available Tuesdays 8:30am-5:00pm; Thursdays either 8:30am-12pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm; and Saturdays & Sundays 8:30am-5:00pm. Enthusiasm and support for the Museum's mission Experience working with children and families is preferred Have the ability to work under stress, handling situations as they arise and proactively problem solve Basic computer skills are mandatory. Experience working with database or data entry is preferred. Commitment to striving to find efficiency and ongoing improvement of all museum practices Work Conditions Job requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects Job requires the ability to stand and walk most of the time in public indoor and outdoor galleries and front desk/café Job requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending Flexibility and availability are required during the week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Job requires a high degree of interaction and engagement with others, including children and families About the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota The Vision for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota is to be a catalyst for building a stronger, more vibrant community around play so that all children in our region share in a bright future of opportunity and well-being. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, the Museum welcomes nearly 100,000 visitors and maintains over 2,100 memberships annually, and continues to be a resource for the region, providing the opportunity to experience the joy of learning through the power of play to all children and families. The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule:

• Every weekend

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14