Santa Fe Children’s Museum

Fun Facilitator

Salary: $12-13/hr

Status: Part-Time (approximately 25-30 hours per week)

FLSA – Non-Exempt

Work Week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (occasional other shifts as needed and available)

General Description:

The Fun Facilitator is responsible for providing a welcoming environment to visitors of all ages while interacting on the Museum exhibit floor or in the outside garden space, providing a fun, Covid-safe experience.

The Fun Facilitator is the first person the visitors meet when they come in, responsible for welcoming them, processing admission, and selling memberships, among other tasks. Works under general supervision of the Floor Manager.

Essential Functions: The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed.

• Supports the Museum’s mission and educational philosophy.
• Ensures a fun and welcoming environment that is clean, safe, and cared for.
• Engages with children and adults in a welcoming, courteous, and professional manner.
• Maintains exhibits so they are ready for visitors at all times.
• 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. The goal should be full engagement with visitors.
• Opens and closes the Museum at beginning and/or end of workday.
• Assists with care and maintenance of Museum animals.
• Communicates with the Floor Manager regarding any issues including exhibit repairs, customer problems/concerns, etc.
• Processes membership and birthday club applications.
• Opens and/or closes cash registers, and generally maintains the front desk appearance.
• Answers phones and forwards calls and messages appropriately.
• Works with Gift Shop manager and assists with inventory, stocking and selling merchandise.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Keeps up to date on Museum policies, programs, and special events.
• Facilitates successful execution of birthday parties, including setup and clean-up.
• Assists with any other special events, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Bilingual.

A.A. or B.A. or 2+ years in educational related fields or coursework: Child Development, Early Learning, Art, STEAM and/or Theater is preferred and may qualify applicants for higher wage.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience working with children aged 0-12.
• Interest in education following an informal, inquiry-based process.
• Enjoys playing, creating, and having fun to facilitate a learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience with cash handling and credit card processing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Bilingual a plus

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, carry and otherwise move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

• Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete work responsibilities.
• Ability to operate fax/copy machines, telephone, calculator and general office equipment.
•  Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.  It is our policy to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, individual genetic information, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants, as well as employees who are, or become, disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@santafechildrensmuseum.org

Do not deliver cover letter and resume to the Santa Fe Children’s Museum as no one who is responsible for hiring will see it.