Museum Associate (Part-time)

Childrens Museum of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Associate is an active, guest-facing role at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, focused on creating extraordinary experiences through play. Associates welcome families, facilitate playful interactions, encourage curiosity and exploration, and help create memorable moments for guests. They maintain clean, safe, inviting exhibit spaces and may support Guest Services at the Front Desk, Gift Shop, and Café.

This is a part-time position with two 16-hour schedule options: Sunday and Monday, or Thursday and Saturday. Additional hours may be needed for occasional weekends, evenings, holidays, and events. Associates must participate in at least one after-hours event per month. Applicants should include their availability in their cover letter. The hourly rate is $20.29, with an additional $1 per hour for Spanish bilingual proficiency.

Requirements

• Passion for play and commitment to the Museum’s mission, vision, and values of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
• Ability to engage with children and adults in a playful, welcoming, and respectful way.
• Comfort performing, singing, improvising, and being in front of families and large groups.
• Experience working with children and families, formally or informally.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent guest service.
• Interest and enthusiasm for working with children and families.
• High energy and enthusiasm for facilitating interactive experiences.
• Fluent English proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking.
• At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass the Museum pre-employment screening process.
• Ability to frequently communicate with staff and guests and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods indoors and outdoors, up to six hours.
• Ability to perform duties at elevated heights and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio and communicate frequently with staff.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and wear a helmet when working in the outdoor structure Adventure Forest.
• Ability to carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and work indoors and outdoors in variable conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and energetically, participate in imaginative scenarios, and facilitate playful interactions in exhibit spaces.
• Model curiosity, creativity, and joy while inspiring children and families.
• Maintain clean, safe, engaging exhibit environments that are ready for exploration.
• Listen to and address guest feedback to enhance the guest experience.
• Stay current on programming, events, and exhibit schedules to share information with guests.
• Open, reset, and close exhibit spaces, including restocking and preparing materials.
• Collaborate with teammates and assist others as needed.
• Participate in at least one after-hours event per month.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new staff as assigned.
• Support the Guest Services team at the Front Desk, Gift Shop, and Café as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave accruing from date of hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan, with eligibility to contribute after a three-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.
• Competitive wages.
• Supportive, rewarding, and fun work environment.

What This Job Offers

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