Museum Associate (Part-time) (Multiple Positions)

Description

At the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, we believe in kid-powered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission, we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts, from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard, we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages and a supportive, rewarding and FUN work environment.

The Children’s Museum has an opening for a Museum Associate to ensure a positive guest experience for all visitors. It is the role of the Museum Associate to facilitate play based interactions with guests and maintain engaging, clean and safe exhibit spaces.

Position Specifications: Part time, 16 - 23hrs/week, including at least one weekend day with additional hours as needed to meet business needs for occasional weekends, evenings, holidays and events. We are hiring the following:

• One part-time position at 23 hours/week
• Four part-time positions at 16 hours/week

Please include your availability in your cover letter.

Benefits: Paid sick leave begins accruing from date of hire. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee assistance program. Free parking, free family membership to the Museum, discount to the Museum Gift Shop and Café.

Rate: $20.00/hour (additional $1/hour for bilingual proficiency in Spanish)

Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Greet and welcome adults and children, engage in conversations and facilitate in-exhibit play
• Maintain clean, safe and inviting environments in all Museum spaces
• Actively address guest feedback and work to improve overall guest experience
• Maintain current knowledge of all programming, special events and exhibit schedules
• Support Front Desk and Café operations as necessary
• Operate exhibit spaces for opening, resetting and closing including consumable maintenance
• Collaborate with team and take initiative to provide assistance to others on a regular basis
• Facilitate programming and engage in playful interactions within the exhibit spaces
• Support Museum Educators by participating in off-site school outreaches as offered
• Create invitation and inspiration for visiting children and families through play facilitation
• Support Museum after-hours events as required (minimum one event per month)
• Assist in training new employees when assigned
• Coordinate with and support volunteers throughout the Museum
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the Museum’s mission, vision and values of diversity, equity, access and inclusion
• Ability to communicate with guests and co-workers in direct, respectful and confident manner
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in a fast paced environment while maintaining excellent guest service
• Clean, neat and professional appearance
• Ability to maintain a clean work environment
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with children and families
• High energy and interest in engaging with visitors while moving throughout the Museum
• Fluent English proficiency: writing, reading and speaking skills, bilingual Spanish preferred
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must pass Museum pre-employment screening process

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to load, unload and set up materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequently move, transport, position equipment up to 50 lbs. across campus for various Museum operations needs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors (up to 6 hours)
• Some duties may need to be performed at elevated heights and navigating uneven surfaces
• Effectively operate a two way radio to frequently communicate and exchange information with staff
• Operate a computer and other office equipment
• Frequently communicate with staff or guests with daily inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Climbing stairs, ladders and wearing a helmet are required when working in the outdoor structure “Adventure Forest” 

Work Environment:

This position operates in both an indoor and outdoor environment where variable temperatures, light levels, crowds are moderate to very noisy sound levels are common. The employee is required to interact and communicate with adults and children frequently, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, as well as common cleaning supplies. 

Application Process and Deadline:  Please submit a resume, cover letter, and application at the following link by 5:00PM on March 14, 2025. 

The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age 40 and over, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Andrew Pasini (andrewp@cmdenver.org) or Yasmin Diaz Mendias (yasmind@cmdenver.org) with Human Resources, 303-561-0138.

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