Careers at KCM

Director of Human Resources and Volunteer Services

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/director-of-human-resources-and-volunteer-services/

Hours: Full-time
Reports To: CFO

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Through our museum space in Glenview, IL, we offer engaging learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young children to become effective learners through play. As part of our commitment to ensuring that every child has access to the best learning experiences possible, we extend our footprint throughout the Chicagoland area through outreach programs, traveling exhibits, and partnering with educators to inspire meaningful change in the education of young children.

The Museum is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Director of Human Resources and Volunteer Services to drive all HR functions, including employee relations, compensation, benefits and talent acquisition. Additionally, the Director oversees the Museum’s volunteer program and strategy. Reporting to the CFO, this role is central to the operations of the Museum and is a highly visible role, working directly with the CEO and all employees in the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with Directors and Managers to address, investigate and resolve employee relations issues and concerns.
• Oversee recruitment for all open positions, including sourcing and screening candidates, administering background screens, and completing new hire onboarding tasks.
• Oversee benefits and group insurance plans and perform full benefits administration, including managing open enrollment and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with the CFO to review and administer annual merit process.
• Develop and manage duties of the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Administer annual performance review process.
• Administer FMLA and other leave processes.
• Develop, recommend, and implement HR policies and procedures and maintain the employee handbook.
• Support Museum-wide training and development initiatives.
• Maintain all HR records, including reports, employee files and benefits documents.
• Utilize HRIS database (ADP) to manage employee information, create reports and support payroll processing.
• Participate in various Museum committees to support the overall mission of the Museum.
• Serve as a backup to payroll processing, as needed.

The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive, broad-based HR experience in a professional environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certification, a plus.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Commitment to managing sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Dependability, flexibility and strong problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions from data, assess implications and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with various office technology and HRIS database systems.
• Customer service-led attitude.
• Experience working with or for a nonprofit organization, a plus.

OTHER DETAILS
The Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k and life insurances; paid vacation, sick and personal holidays; and a work-life balance culture.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can submit a resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to Angel Weiss, Director of Human Resources at aweiss@kcmgc.org.

For more information about the position or the Museum, please visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

Kohl Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pop-Up Museum Facilitator

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/pop-up-museum-facilitator/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Director of Education

Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Through our museum space in Glenview, IL, we offer engaging learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young children to become effective learners through play.

As part of our commitment to ensuring that every child and family has access to a high-quality children’s museum experience, we’ve developed our newest outreach program, the Pop-Up Museum, to better serve children and families in under-resourced areas, bringing our exhibits and education programming directly to them. Our first Pop-Up Museum in 2019 will be located in Waukegan, IL.

The Pop-Up Museum Facilitator is responsible for providing an engaging and educational experience for all visitors of the Pop-Up Museum. The Facilitator supports a safe and fun environment by engaging young learners through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance their experience, assisting with opening and closing of the Pop-Up Museum, managing the cleanliness of the exhibits and assisting patrons with any questions or issues as they arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Facilitator is a central role to the Pop-Up Museum guest experience. Facilitators will:
• Ensure a positive visitor experience by supporting the learning and creativity of museum patrons
• Encourage patron participation in exhibits through age-appropriate interactions
• Set and reset exhibit areas throughout the Pop-Up Museum’s operational hours
• Monitor and safeguard young patrons, ensuring that children are with their caregiver at all times
• Assist with answering patrons’ questions or resolving issues and needs
• Conduct sanitation tasks to ensure cleanliness of Pop-Up Museum exhibits

The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Ability to work with young, energetic children
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• 1-2 years’ experience working with or supporting the educational learning of young children
• Previous experience in a museum or customer-facing role, preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English, strongly preferred

JOB DETAILS
• This is a seasonal role, beginning February 2019 and extends through March 2019, with opportunities for continued employment at future Pop-Ups.
• Part-time, up to 25 hours/week.
• Weekday and weekend availability needed.
• This role will be located at Urban Edge Gallery, 220 W. Clayton Street, Waukegan, IL.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can submit an online application at: www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/jobs. You can also submit your resume or a letter of interest to Angel Weiss, Director of Human Resources at aweiss@kcmgc.org.

For more information about the position or the Museum, please visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org.

Kohl Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer