KOHL CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAG INC-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Waukegan, IL

The Community Engagement Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting with support in the successful implementation of the Pop-Up Museum and Mobile Learning Lab. This position will directly support the coordination and execution of Pop-Up Museum. With the support of the Community Engagement Manager, Director of Education, VP of Programs, and other team members, will assist in managing the daily programming at Pop-Up Museum locations, participate in program evaluation, and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of duties.

  • Responsible for all aspects of the Pop-Up Museum, including supervising staff in the absence of the Community Engagement Manager, and opening (set up) and closing the Museum.
  • Engage with Pop-Up Museum patrons to enhance their educational experience.
  • Track visitors, collect surveys from visitors, and analyze data monthly.
  • Directly support logistics for Pop-Up and MLL events and activities, including supporting all daily programming.
  • Communicate with Sales and Marketing for social media and Altru, and help ensure website information is up to date.
  • Assist with developing new education programming content.
  • Answer patrons’ questions and resolve issues as needed.
  • Assist Community Engagement Manager in Mobile Learning Lab visits as needed.
  • Assist with managing staff schedules calendars.
  • Assist with training, managing, mentoring staff and volunteers.
  • Maintain storage and inventory of supplies.
  • Collect patron anecdotes.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field.
  • A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in an early childhood education setting or children’s museum setting (PreK – grade 3).
  • Managerial experience a plus.
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
  • Experience working with and/or developing STEAM programs.
  • Proficiency in office technology and software (Microsoft Office suite).
  • Exceptional oral, written and presentation communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload to meet business needs.
  • Friendly demeanor and ability to work with individuals of all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, demonstrating success in fostering interdepartmental relationships.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a variety of work-related situations.
  • Managerial experience a plus.
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Museum Membership
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
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