About
Responsibilities:
Museum Play Guides are primarily responsible for facilitating play and positive learning experiences in the Museum’s exhibits and programs by:
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Interacting with children and their caregivers to encourage play and exploration
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Responding appropriately to a variety of visitor learning styles
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Using exhibit content in an effective manner to stimulate individual learning
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Keeping exhibits functioning and welcoming throughout the day
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Speaking knowledgeably about the Museum and its programs and functions
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Enforcing Museum rules
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Assisting Experience Coordinators as needed with greeting groups, setting up and leading programs, and other tasks as assigned
Skills needed:
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Experience working with children
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Interest in the ways children learn through play
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Comfortable interacting with children and adults
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Outgoing, friendly, patient, resourceful and reliable
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Excellent communication skills
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Spanish-speaking desired
Benefits of joining the team:
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Experience working with children and informal education
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Techniques for engaging visitors of all ages
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Knowledge about the Museum and its programs and functions
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Discount in the Museum gift shop
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Opportunities to interact with Museum staff
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Invitation to regular staff and volunteer events
Commitment Required: At least three hours per week
Museum hours are Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; shifts are 8:30 AM-12 PM, 12-3 PM, or 3-6 PM, as well as some Friday evenings and Monday holidays.To be filled by: Work-Study Students / Interns / Volunteers