Museum Associate - Part-time (24 hours)

Childrens Museum of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Associate is at the heart of the guest experience at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. This active, engaging role welcomes families, sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and creates memorable moments through play. Museum Associates facilitate playful interactions, model curiosity and creativity, and maintain clean, safe, inviting exhibit spaces. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, non-exempt, with a Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule and additional hours as needed, including occasional weekends, evenings, holidays, and events. Associates participate in at least one after-hours event per month. The hourly rate is $20.29, with an additional $1 per hour for Spanish bilingual proficiency. Applicants should include their availability in their cover letter.

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 carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, climb in Adventure Forest, and work indoors and outdoors in variable conditions.
Ability to frequently communicate with staff and guests, including exchanging accurate information.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, up to six hours, indoors and outdoors.
Ability to perform duties at elevated heights and navigate uneven surfaces.
Ability to operate a two-way radio, computer, and other office equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and wear a helmet when working in Adventure Forest.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish proficiency; the posting specifies an additional $1 per hour for bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Greet guests warmly and energetically, participate in imaginative scenarios, and facilitate playful interactions in exhibit spaces.
Model curiosity, creativity, and joy to inspire children and families.
Maintain clean, safe, engaging environments and prepare exhibits for exploration.
Listen to and address guest feedback to enhance the guest experience.
Stay current on programming, events, and exhibit schedules and 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 after-hours events at least once 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

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off for vacation and sick days
Four paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan, with eligibility to contribute after a three-month waiting period for employees age 21 or older
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible spending account
Short-term disability
Free parking
Free family Museum membership
Discounts in the Museum Gift Shop and Café