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updated 7/2/09
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The following jobs are currently open at Boston Children's Museum in Boston. Please click on the job title to read the full description,
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PRESIDENT/ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
PLAYSPACE EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
If you are interested in any of the positions,
please send cover letter, resume and salary history
by fax to: (617) 423-3213
by mail to:
Human Resources
Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
by email to:
jobs@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
(Please submit as a Microsoft Word file and not as an HTML or ZIP
file)
To Download an application click HERE.
(PDF)
Or you can stop by the Museum to fill out a job application.
Just ask at the Security Desk when you come in.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, due to the
volume of resumes we receive, only candidates under consideration
for open positions will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Boston Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TITLE: EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
DATE: April 16, 2009
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Boston Children’s Museum seeks dynamic individuals with strong presentation skills, a commitment to informal education and experience leading experiential-learning programs for families and school/community groups. Reporting to the Education and Programs Director, the Exhibit Interpreter is responsible for leading a variety of programs in the areas of environmental and physical science, health & fitness, literacy, cultural education, and the arts. The Exhibit Interpreter works closely with Senior Educators on implementation of programs and serves as a role model of positive, proactive and informed visitor engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field strongly preferred. Directly relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
- Teaching experience or coursework in education and/or family learning preferred.
- Ability to simultaneously engage children and adults in an energetic, friendly, positive, and professional manner
- Ability to effectively engage visitors with, different learning styles.
- Ability to react positively to a rapidly changing environment.
- Must be comfortable leading interactive presentations and role-playing in a group setting.
- Must be comfortable and competent working with and teaching diverse, intergenerational audiences as well as non-English speakers and people with disabilities
- Ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Theatrical or other performance experience a plus
- Fluency in multiple languages a plus.
- Proven ability to respond and make good decisions under pressure
RELEVANT FACTORS:
- Weekend, school vacation, and holiday hours
- Lots of walking and/or standing, occasional lifting of light loads, physically demanding
- Uniform/dress code required
- Fast paced, highly sensory, stimulating work environment due to constant interaction with other staff and visitors
HOURS: Various positions available, summer and on-going.
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TITLE: PLAYSPACE EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
DATE: April 21, 2009
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Boston Children’s Museum seeks dynamic individuals with strong presentation skills, a commitment to informal education and experience leading experiential-learning programs for families with young children, and visiting community groups such as Early Head Start. Reporting to the Director of Visitor Education and Programs, the Exhibit Interpreter is responsible for leading a variety of programs in the Playspace exhibit, specializing in children ages 3 and under and their families. The museum program content areas include: the arts, science, health & fitness, literacy, and cultural education. The Playspace Exhibit Interpreter works closely with the Playspace Educator and other Educators on implementation of programs and serves as a role model of positive, proactive and informed visitor engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field strongly preferred. Directly relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
- Teaching experience or coursework in education and/or family learning preferred
- Ability to simultaneously engage children and adults in an energetic, friendly, positive, and professional manner
- Ability to effectively engage visitors with, different learning styles
- Ability to react positively to a rapidly changing environment
- Must be comfortable leading interactive presentations and role-playing in a group setting
- Must be comfortable and competent working with and teaching diverse, intergenerational audiences as well as non-English speakers and people with disabilities
- Ability to work with staff from diverse backgrounds
- Theatrical or other performance experience a plus
- Fluency in multiple languages a plus
- Proven ability to respond and make good decisions under pressure
RELEVANT FACTORS:
- Weekend, school vacation, and holiday hours
- Lots of walking and/or standing, occasional lifting of light loads, physically demanding
- Uniform/dress code required
- Fast paced, highly sensory, stimulating work environment due to constant interaction with other staff and visitors
HOURS: Part-time position available- Friday night 1-9pm, Saturday and Sunday during the day.
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TITLE: VISITOR SERVICES ASSOCIATE
DATE: April 8, 2009
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Visitor Service Associate (VSA) role is essential in ensuring a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable visit for the museum’s visitors. The VSA staffs exhibits, activities, and admissions, focusing on customer service, visitor engagement, and operations. The VSA is the front line for services such as greeting visitors, answering questions, acknowledging visitor comments and concerns, and providing a quality experience for all visitors. This position is dependent upon the ability to learn and communicate efficiently, cash register skills, strong multi-tasking, the ability to work and think quickly under pressure, and the ability to engage visitors of all ages. The VSA contributes to the museum’s customer service mission, ensuring a quality experience in a polite, engaging, and professional manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent. BA/BS or some college preferred
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Previous cash handling experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience working with children and families
- Ability to engage children and adults in an energetic, friendly, positive, and professional manner
- Ability to react positively to a rapidly changing environment
- Must be comfortable dealing with large groups of people
- Ability to work with staff and public from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work in a fast paced, highly sensory, stimulating work environment
- Fluency in multiple languages a plus
OTHER:
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Uniform/dress code required
- Weekend, school vacation, and holiday hours are required
HOURS:
SUMMER POSITIONS (June 22- September 1) are part-time, up to 19 hours per week.
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