Employment/Volunteer

POSITION:

EXHIBIT PROGRAM SPECIALIST - CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (part-time)

DEPARTMENT:

EDUCATION

POSTING DATE:

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

DEADLINE:

UNTIL FILLED

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main responsibility in the Children’s Museum is to insure that all museum guests have a satisfying, educational, enjoyable and safe experience.  Daily work schedule would include:

• Provide programming support in needed committees, including exhibit tie-ins, work on special projects as needed, assist in exhibit maintenance as scheduled by Floor Operations Manager, assist and mentor volunteers as needed.
• This position will spend approximately 60% of the time on the museum floor.  Floor duties include greeting and orienting visitors, providing security and cleanliness for the exhibits, and presenting demonstrations and interpretations to visitors. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.  Those working towards a degree in education or related field also considered. At least two years experience working with children, volunteers, and visitor/customer relations in museums or related fields required.  Must be team player, excellent organization and communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Part time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Saturdays 9 to 5:30, Sundays 10 - 6:30, plus an additional 4 hours per week.

TO APPLY:

Send resume and cover letter with job title: (submit once)
Mail: Human Resources Department
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Fax: (513) 287-7079
E-mail: employment@cincymuseum.org
Applications may be obtained at the information desk at Museum Center

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