Join us! We're a team of dreamers committed to providing the best visitor experience possible. Port Discovery Children's Museum is an exciting place to work with a team of professionals who are creative, driven and willing to go the extra mile to help our future leaders reach their dreams and aspirations.Port Discovery Children's Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to serving kids and families. We create and maintain an environment that values the collaborative-team process and fosters open communication.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum offers a generous benefits package in addition to providing you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of children. Port Discovery Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin or disability.
Current Available Positions
Group Sales Associate (Part Time)
Port Discovery Children's Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning, and nurture growth through play. We are currently looking for a talented and resourceful individual to be our part time Group Sales Associate . This is a part time position offering approximately 30 hours per week; the schedule will predominately be Monday through Friday.
Summary of Position:
Group Sales Associate will serve as the initial point of contact for many groups that visit the museum and is responsible for upholding the highest degree of customer service. He / she supports the group sales function by cross selling and booking different group visits to the museum. Additional responsibilities include following up on sales leads; customer service; and administrative duties (to include entering client information, filing, copying, mailings). The successful candidate must have the ability to anticipate and respond quickly and effectively and to enact sound judgment in respect to guest needs, questions, and expectations.
Qualifications and Skills:
Port Discovery Children’s Museum provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of children. The museum is conveniently located right next to a subway stop, or we offer free parking to employees. In addition, part time employees are eligible for dental and vision benefits after 6 months of service.
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Program Associate
Port Discovery Children's Museum has immediate an opening for a Program Associate. Port Discovery provides a creative work environment and the opportunity to be a major contributor to the success of one of the region's leading educational resources. Availability for Saturdays, Sundays and evenings work only. Position offers approximately 20 hours per week. Must be 18 to apply and we require background clearance before hire.
Responsible for the overall guest experience as it pertains to the programming of the exhibits and the creative environment within the museum. Experience with the public and excellent customer service skills are required. Early childhood experience and/or art or theatre background ideal. Must be able to facilitate informal education with groups of 30 or more children and adults. College students are encouraged to apply.
This is a part-time, entry level position, with a starting rate of $7.50 per hour. Submit resumes and cover letters to mruthke@portdiscovery.org.
Port Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
