Program Assistant

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Organization: Santa Fe Children's Museum Location: 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 8750 An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award Reporting to: Education Department General Description: Santa Fe Children's Museum is looking for fun-loving, positive-thinking individuals with experience working with children ages 0-10 years to provide engaging hands-on activities for our guests. The Program Assistant will perform a number of tasks for the education department, including preparing for special events, camps, and general programming.

Requirements

Experience working with children ages 0-10 in classrooms, museums, recreational settings, and/or after-school programs.
Excellent customer service skills.
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 (ASL or Tewa).
Strong organizational skills.
CPR/First Aid certified
Proficient in Google Suite programs, emailing, and messaging
Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Responsibilities

Positively engage and interact with children through play at scheduled programs and activities throughout the Museum.
Assist guests by providing pertinent information regarding Museum's mission, exhibits, programs, and services.
Sets up and cleans up program activities and spaces.
Support visiting educators and special guests, including the documentation of programming.
Assist with camp programming.
Assist with the organization of program materials, including physical supplies, storage organization, digital files, physical records, and calendars.
Create Grab n’ Go kits
Attends staff meetings and training.
Stays current on Museum policies, programs, and special events.
Assists with any other special events, as needed.
Must be flexible with work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Other responsibilities as assigned.