Icrew (Seasonal)

Omaha Children's Museum, Inc • Omaha, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven nonprofit that has enriched the lives of children for 50 years. We believe that behind every great organization are great people, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the passion, creativity, and diversity of the community we serve. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision and want to make a meaningful impact through our mission. OCM is a vibrant, hands-on environment created to spark curiosity and inspire creativity through engaging exhibits, workshops, and events. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, educational, and joyful space that supports every child’s learning and growth. Our mission extends far beyond our walls—we strive to be a trusted community hub for early childhood development, partnering with childcare providers, teens, young parents, and early childhood advocates to support and strengthen the families of our region.

Requirements

• High Energy
• Sound decision making
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and adaptable attitude that contributes to the success of Team OCM
• A desire to initiate conversations with guests of all ages
• Demonstrate a willingness to actively engage in play to support a positive and interactive experience for children of all ages.
• High level of accountability including punctuality and dependability
• Desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to learn new skills and acquire knowledge on new exhibits, programs, and procedures
• Excellent communication skills while interacting with guests and team members
• Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying and completing tasks and supporting team operations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests in play-based learning experience throughout the museum
• Individually interact with Guests to provide a personalized experience within the museum and meet their needs
• Ensure the safety of all guests and staff
• Work with leadership on ways to utilize play-based learning initiatives to create engaging interactions with guests
• Address issues that arise from guest concerns, as appropriate
• Perform daily operations needed to operate museum successfully and safely
• Conduct daily safety checks of exhibits and guest-facing spaces and report any concerns to management.
• Perform open and closing checklists
• Perform required daily cleanings of exhibit pieces, components, and costumes
• Notify management of any supply needs in a timely manner
• Assist in preparing the Museum for upcoming special events, including setting up decorations and creating sample crafts.
• Follow all internal protocol for opening and closing museum, including some rentals and special events
• Regularly assist in the resetting of exhibit components for museum guests
• Regularly replace exhibit components after guests finish playing with them
• Restock exhibit components when items are worn out and need replacing
• Communicate the condition of the museum and its exhibits to appropriate departments to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees