Art Studio Specialist (Part-time)

Childrens Museum of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Studio Specialist brings creativity to life at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus by encouraging imagination, exploration, and joyful, process-based art experiences. Working alongside the Art Studio Coordinator, this role helps create a vibrant, welcoming space where creativity is accessible, experimentation is encouraged, and every guest feels like an artist. The position balances hands-on facilitation, behind-the-scenes operations, and guest service while supporting consistent studio operations and shared team accountability.

This is a part-time position for 16–20 hours per week. Fridays and Saturdays are required, with additional hours as needed on Thursdays and occasional evenings, holidays, and special events. The rate is $21.29 per hour, with an additional $1 per hour for bilingual proficiency. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in a lively environment with fluctuating temperatures, busy crowds, and frequent interaction with children and families. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by noon on October 28, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, hospitality, early childhood education, or a related field.
• At least 1 year facilitating or planning hands-on, process-based learning experiences for children and families.
• Genuine commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect authentically with children and adults.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while keeping the guest experience front and center.
• Ability to facilitate open-ended art experiences for a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to redirect and support peers and volunteers in real time, reinforcing expectations with clarity and respect.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift, move, and set up materials weighing up to 50 pounds; kneel, reach, squat, and move throughout the day; and remain on one’s feet or stationary for extended periods of up to 6 hours.
• Ability to use a two-way radio, standard office equipment, and art studio tools.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills; bilingual proficiency earns an additional $1 per hour.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud/Altru point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Support creative experiences across the Art Studio, including clay, paint, chalk windows, Art Corner, and the Artist-in-Residence Studio.
• Partner with the Art Studio Coordinator to design and facilitate engaging, process-focused art programs rooted in the Museum’s mission.
• Engage guests with playful prompts and curious questions, and encourage experimentation.
• Model strong facilitation, operations, and guest service practices for teammates and volunteers.
• Support the Art Studio Coordinator in training staff and volunteers on studio best practices and daily procedures.
• Help staff and volunteers meet daily studio expectations by providing guidance and supporting a consistently high-quality guest experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Museum on cross-content creativity, programs, events, and experiences.
• Help open, close, and maintain a clean studio environment.
• Care for the kiln room and equipment, including scheduling, loading, firing, and unloading the kiln and returning finished work to its creators.
• Keep art supplies stocked, organized, and ready for use.
• Support point-of-sale transactions in the clay studio.
• Support other exhibit spaces when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave accruing from date of hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period for employees age 21 or older.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.
• Free family membership to the Museum.
• Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and Café.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive wages.
• Supportive and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED