Play Facilitator

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

21h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Santa Fe Children's Museum is looking for fun-loving, positive-thinking individuals with experience working with children ages 0-10 years to be Play Facilitators in our museum. The Play Facilitator is responsible for providing a fun and welcoming environment to visitors of all ages to the Museum. Play Facilitators work on the Museum floor in all exhibits, interacting with children and adults as they play within the Museum. Play Facilitators lead activities and programs while maintaining the highest standards of friendly, helpful, and responsive guest service at all times.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count)
• If Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Experience working with children ages 0-10 in classrooms, museums, recreational settings, and/or after-school programs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous cash handling experience.
• High school diploma; further educational experience desired with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent.
• Enjoys playing, creating, and having fun to facilitate a learning environment.
• Spanish/English Bilingual preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Nice To Haves

• Further educational experience desired with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent.
• Spanish/English Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Positively engage and interact with children through play throughout the Museum.
• Constantly circulate in assigned exhibit areas and respond promptly to guest needs.
• Maintains exhibits so they are ready for visitors.
• Assist guests by providing pertinent information regarding Museum exhibits, programs, and services.
• Facilitates hands-on, play-based experiences for visitors during programs and activities created by the Programming Staff, and at our exhibits, both indoors and outdoors.
• Sets up and cleans up activities.
• Performs opening and/or closing procedures.
• Communicates with Management Staff regarding any issues, including exhibit repairs, customer problems/concerns, etc.
• Answers phones and forwards calls and messages appropriately.
• Works with the Guest Services Manager to assist with inventory and stocking in the SFCM gift shop.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Stays up to date on Museum policies, programs, and special events.
• Assists with any other special events, as needed.
• Reconcile cash drawers.
• Must be flexible with work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Be a part of our mission to create learning through the power of play and exploration that connects children to their community and the world.
• A unique, fun work environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged.
• Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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