The Staten Island Children’s Museum, a 48-year-old institution promoting learning through play, is located on the grounds of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens and provides a lively work environment.
The Children’s Museum will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off site during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
We are currently seeking:
Part-time Play Facilitators to maintain and ensure each visitor receives the highest level of customer service set forth by best museum practices. This position plays a vital role curating a visitors’ experience by attentively listening, expertly guiding, and accurately communicating requested information. The Play Facilitator will serve as the Museum’s leading representative by demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with a positive attitude and engaging demeanor. By displaying a confident and strong work ethic, the Play Facilitator will support the entire Visitor Services team as they provide a united enthusiasm for the museum experience.
To apply, please send your resume to our Visitor Services Manager, Adunola Sonaike at asonaike@sichildrensmuseum.org with “Play Facilitator Application” and your last name in the subject line.
A Part-time Receptionist to play a critical role in curating a visitor’s experience by attentively listening, and accurately communicating requested information. The Receptionist will serve as one of the Museum’s leading representatives by demonstrating exceptional customer service skills with a positive attitude and an engaging demeanor. By displaying a confident and strong work ethic, the Receptionist will support the entire Visitor Services team as they provide a united enthusiasm for the museum experience.
To apply, please send your resume to our Visitor Services Manager, Adunola Sonaike at asonaike@sichildrensmuseum.org with “Receptionist Application” and your last name in the subject line.
A Technician Consultant to work on repairing, maintaining, and updating the technological components of our exhibits – including but not limited to computers (hardware and software), Arduinos, and various electronic components. This position is for approximately 10 hours per month (may vary slightly based on projects), with flexible weekday scheduling.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to rwasser@sichildrensmuseum.org with “Technician Consultant Application” and your last name in the subject line.
Visual Arts and Theater Teaching Artists
Seeking qualified and experienced Teaching Artists for the current school year. We are looking for flexible and creative individuals for In-school and After-school residencies with our partnership schools on Staten Island and in Brooklyn. Teaching Artists must have a passion for arts education, 2 or more years of experience teaching their art form(s) and knowledge of the NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning. Zoom/Google Classroom knowledge is a plus. For more information, please see the Visual Arts and Theater Teaching Artists Job Announcement.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to drosenthal@sichildrensmuseum.org. Please put “Teaching Artist Application” and your last name in subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in our employment policies.
The museum is a smoke and drug free workplace. No phone calls please.
