Careers at KCM

Art Studio Assistant

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/art-studio-assistant/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Manager of Education and Art Studio Education Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time (Typically 9:30-4:30)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for optimizing the visitor experience in the art studio and exhibit areas by providing expertise in early childhood education in the arts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Engages early childhood visitors through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance exhibit experiences.
• Supports and collaborates with Education staff and other departments to support the museum mission.
• Set and reset the art studio throughout the day.
• Develops and implements processes to ensure visitor access to studio and exhibit art “stations”.
• Assists and provides direction to visitors in the use of studio environment.
• Educates visitor experience staff in art studio processes as needed.
• Conducts sanitization tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the art studio and museum.
• Implements museum programming for all visitors.
• Attends mandatory bi-monthly training, safety training and other department/museum meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Education and/or Art Studio Education Specialist.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• 1-2 years’ experience working with/teaching young children in fine arts
• Knowledge of art theory and its application
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft suite, utilization of the internet
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and provide excellent customer service
• Must be available to work both weekday and weekend hours and provide back up as needed
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES
Sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching. Up to four hours of standing and/or walking may be required while servicing special events and/or group activities. Squatting and/or kneeling required. Moderate lifting, ability to move large cart to and from exhibit areas.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
Usual office environmental conditions. Occasional exposure to weather elements when servicing special events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Moderate lifting (able to lift 20 lbs.)

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can submit a resume and cover letter or apply at jobs@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.

Custodian/Housekeeper

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/custodian-housekeeper/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Lead Custodians

The Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago provides engaging informal learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young children to become effective learners through self-directed complex play.

We have an opening for additional custodial support for our team. This is a great opportunity to supplement your income while working in a fun, learning environment!

This is a part-time position for hours on Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm, and Monday 9am to 1pm. Please apply if you are interested in working all hours or are available for only some of these hours.

Duties include:
• Monitoring, stocking, and tidying bathrooms, cleaning and maintaining indoor facility spaces as needed
• Responding to housekeeping requests and other duties as they arise
• Supporting the overall maintenance of the Museum

The ideal candidate must be friendly, reliable, and have own transportation – and there is no experience necessary!

To apply, call Curt Adams at (847) 832-6884, and leave your name and call-back number. You can also apply in person or on KCM’s website at jobs@kcmcg.org.

For more information about the position or the Museum, please visit www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org.
Kohl Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time Pop-Up Museum Exhibit Guide

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/part-time-pop-up-museum-exhibit-guide/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Director of Education

JOB SUMMARY
The Pop-Up Museum Exhibit Guide is responsible for providing an engaging and educational experience for all visitors of the Pop-Up Museum. The Exhibit Guide supports a safe and fun environment through 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 Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure a positive visitor experience by supporting the learning and creativity of museum patrons.
2. Encourage patron participation in exhibits through age-appropriate interactions.
3. Set and reset exhibit areas throughout the Pop-Up Museum’s operational hours.
4. Monitor and safeguard young patrons, ensuring that children are with their caregiver as they enter and exit the Museum.
5. Assist with answering patrons’ questions or resolving issues and needs.
6. Conduct sanitation tasks to ensure cleanliness of Pop-Up Museum exhibits.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Education and Experience
1. At least 16 years of age.
2. Experience working with young children.
3. Ability to communicate in Spanish both verbally and in writing, preferred.
4. Friendly demeanor and positive attitude.
5. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements
1. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
2. Must have flexibility with work schedule, as necessary, to support weekend scheduling and/or evening activities.

Physical Activities
Moderate lifting (up to 15 pounds).

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to jobs@kcmgc.org

Play Maker

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/play-maker/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Director of Visitor Experience

The Play Maker is responsible for providing a welcoming experience for all visitors of the Museum. This role assists patrons with admissions and membership purchases, facilitating experiences, and is a point of contact for questions or concerns. The Play Maker will assist with opening and closing of the Museum and managing the cleanliness of the exhibits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Play Maker is a central role to the Museum guest experience. Play Makers will work at both the front desk as well as on the museum floor:
Front Desk
• Provide exceptional customer service in face-to-face interactions with Museum patrons
• Utilize Point-of-Sale system to process admission tickets and membership purchases
• Maintain knowledge of Visitor Experience procedures and Museum information, delivering quality service when assisting patrons with purchases, questions and other needs
• Account for cash drawer and adhere to cash handling procedures at all times
• Assist with answering patrons’ questions and resolve issues as they arise
• Answer the Museum phone line and direct calls, as appropriate
• Monitor Museum entrance, ensuring visitor and child safety
Floor
• Encourage patron participation in exhibits through age-appropriate interactions using humor, games, activities and imaginative play
• Monitor and safeguard young patrons, ensuring that children are with their caregiver as they enter and exit the Museum
• Act as the point of contact for the party host. Assist with set up, announcements and end of party activities
• Set and reset exhibit areas throughout the Museum’s operational hours
• Conduct sanitation tasks to ensure cleanliness of Museum exhibits

The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Ability to work with young, energetic children
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Some work experience in a Museum or customer-facing role, preferred
• Experience working with children, preferred
• Be at least 16 years of age

This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours/week. Interested candidates must have flexibility with work availability to support weekend scheduling and/or evening activities.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates can submit an online application found on the Careers page of our website, kohlchildrensmuseum.org or send your resume to jobs@kcmgc.org.

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

Pop-Up Museum Facilitator

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/pop-up-museum-facilitator-2/

Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Director of Education

Seasonal role: October 2019 – May 2020
• National Museum of the American Sailor at Naval Station Great Lakes in October and November
• Waukegan in February and March
• Round Lake Beach in April and May

Hours: Part Time, up to 25 hours/week

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 October 2019 and extends through May 2020, with opportunities for continued employment at future Pop-Ups.

Part-time, up to 25 hours/week.

Weekday and weekend availability needed.

Locations vary by date:

• National Museum of the American Sailor at Naval Station Great Lakes in October and November
• Waukegan in February and March
• Round Lake Beach in April and May

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 jobs@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.