Mobile Learning Lab/Popup Museum Facilitator

Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Through our museum space in Glenview, IL, we offer engaging learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young children to become effective learners through play. As part of our commitment to ensuring that every child has access to the best learning experiences possible, we extend our footprint throughout the Chicagoland area through outreach programs, traveling exhibits, and partnering with educators to inspire meaningful change in the education of young children.

The Pop-Up Museum Facilitator is responsible for providing an engaging and educational experience for all visitors of the Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum. The Facilitator supports a safe and fun environment through core operational duties, including engaging young learners through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance their experience, assisting with opening and closing of the Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum, managing the cleanliness of the exhibits and assisting patrons with any questions or issues as they arise.

SCHEDULING

10-15 hours per week

Some nights and weekends

100% travel required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure a positive visitor experience by supporting the learning and creativity of museum patrons

Encourage patron participation in programming through age-appropriate interactions

Set and reset program areas throughout the Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum's operational hours

Facilitate programming, including activities and lesson plans, as directed

Monitor and safeguard young patrons, ensuring that children are with their caregiver as they enter and exit the programming spaces

Assist with answering patrons' questions or resolving issues and needs

Conduct sanitation tasks to ensure cleanliness of Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum supplies and exhibits

Attend Museum trainings and meetings, as needed

Support team members with a positive and collaborative attitude

Assist with partner and community engagement events, as needed

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Be at least 16 years of age and able to work with little supervision

1-2 years child development/early childhood education coursework

1-2 years' experience working with or supporting the educational learning of young children

Previous experience in a museum or customer-facing role, preferred

Friendly demeanor and positive attitude

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate in Spanish both verbally and in writing, preferred

Must have flexibility with work schedule, as necessary, to support weekend scheduling and/or evening activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Customary office-related activities: standing, walking, sitting, bending

Moderate lifting (up to 30 pounds)

BENEFITS

Paid Leave

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Museum Membership

Pet Insurance

Unlimited rewards while supporting a worthwhile mission where we provide experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning

Kohl Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.