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.

Education Specialist

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/education-specialist/

Hours: Full-time
Reports To: Manager of Education

Hours: Full-time, occasional weeknight and weekend hours

The Education Specialist is responsible for ensuring a quality visitor experience in the museum program and exhibit areas; teaches museum workshops to school groups and childcare groups; and develops and trains staff on age appropriate program activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development and documentation of early childhood educational programming, following established lesson plan templates, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Assist with the development of written materials including lesson plans, program activities, workshop materials and training manuals.
• Coordinate group visit activities, conduct focused field trips and support other Museum education programming and activities.
• Coordinate and conduct the Museum’s signature education programming, including Early Childhood Connections and Early Math.
• Conduct the Museum’s public program activities, including Math Counts, Science Sleuths, Tinkering Tuesdays, and Kitchen Creations.
• Assist with and conduct grant-funded and fee-based professional development workshops.
• Engage visitors through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance exhibit experiences.

The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field (Education Specialist I). Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field (Education Specialist II).
• Type 04, 03 or 10 Certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year demonstrated experience in an early childhood education setting (PreK – grade 3) or children’s museum setting Experience working with and/or developing STEAM programs, a plus.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Valid Driver’s License, own vehicle and good driving record.
• Flexibility with work schedule to support evening and weekend activities.
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Physical Activities include:
• Customary office-related activities: standing, walking, sitting, bending.
• Moderate lifting (up to 25 pounds).

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to Cheryl Crawford, Human Resources at ccrawford@kcmgc.org.

Exhibit Guide

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/exhibit-guide/

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

The Exhibit Guide is responsible for providing an engaging and educational Museum experience for all visitors of the Museum. The Exhibit Guide supports a safe and fun environment through core operational duties, including facilitating positive interactions with our patrons, opening and closing of the Museum, managing the cleanliness of the exhibits and assisting patrons with any questions or issues as they arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Exhibit Guide is a central role to the Museum guest experience. Exhibit Guides will:
• 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.
• Assist with answering patrons’ questions or resolving issues and needs.
• 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

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:
OTHER DETAILS
The Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, 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 an online application found on the Careers page of our website, kohlchildrensmuseum.org/jobs or send resume and cover letter to to Cheryl Crawford at ccrawford@kcmgc.org.

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

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

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.

Vice President of Development

https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/vice-president-of-development/

Hours: Full-time
Reports To: President and CEO

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.
 
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Development is responsible for planning, managing and implementing the development strategy driving all contributed income for the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago in support of its current and long term strategic objectives. S/he will ensure the effective delivery of the Kohl Children’s Museum vision, mission and brand through its fundraising programs and develop and implement strategies to build upon current relationships and develop new connections with individual donors, corporations, foundations, government and others that will increase contributed income, planned and endowment revenue.
 
The Vice President of Development will possess a proven track record in providing creative and innovative leadership in resource development and in creating, promoting, and administering aggressive fund-raising strategies. S/he will have demonstrated skills in the full spectrum of development activities including capital campaigns and also special emphasis in soliciting major gifts. S/he will be self-motivated, results-oriented, creative, entrepreneurial, high-energy and intelligent with exceptional interpersonal and organization skills.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vice President of Development must have the ability to build strong relationships with the Museum’s board of trustees and its two auxiliary boards. S/he will have a cohesive partnership with the President and CEO; will participate as a member of the museum’s senior team, leading a department of 3-4 people.

Institutional Giving:

• Lead efforts to design, implement and evaluate strategies for the stewardship of all aspects of fundraising including individuals, corporations, foundations and government.
• Play a key role in the execution and completion of the museum’s current campaign.
• Establish a presence in the community to increase the organization’s visibility as a funding source for potential and current/past donors; identify opportunities and programs to engage new donors and maintain relationships with current and past donors.
• Build and diversify funding base and strategically match grant opportunities with programmatic priorities.
• Maintain contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations, corporations and governmental opportunities.
• Supervise donor and gift acknowledgment, record-keeping and report requirements.

 
Major Gifts:

• Develop and implement a major gifts program to expand the cultivation and engagement of new partners that will increase the number and size of gifts over time.
• Deliver the highest of professional standards with an ability to be sensitive to sophisticated donors.
• Facilitate the myriad tasks that must be undertaken to advance the work and progress of the museum, including preparing materials and information that will be used in meetings with prospective donors.

 
Online giving:

• Design and implement an online outreach program to expand the cultivation and engagement of new members and increase online donations.
• Research, develop and implement a strategy to integrate phone and online giving to allow for multiple channels of contacts for donors and members.

 
Other duties and responsibilities:

• Participate as active member of the Museum’s Senior Team.
• Collaborate with other Museum departments to ensure seamless flow of information needed for other activities related to the functions of the division, such as writing grants and other reports, and external communications.
• Create and sustain strong working relationship with the President and CEO, Board of Trustees, Women’s Board, Development Board, members of the Museum senior staff and create and communicate reports as needed.
• Develop annual fundraising budget and develop benchmarks and metrics to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded.
• Manage and mentor fundraising team and auxiliary boards.
• Maintain office systems to support all development projects and operations.

 
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study
• 7 – 10 years of progressive and comprehensive development experience in similar roles of increasing responsibility and leadership in the non-profit sector
• Demonstrated success in personally securing multiple major gifts ($100,000+) from individuals, foundations and corporations
• Administrative and management experience related to the development function
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of Chicago philanthropic community
• Must be team oriented
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of computer programs, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Raiser’s Edge

 
Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License, own vehicle and good driving record
• Flexibility with work schedule to support evening and weekend activities

 
OTHER DETAILS
The Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage; 401k, life and disability 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 Cheryl Crawford, Director of Human Resources at ccrawford@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.