Outdoor Experience Specialist
Outdoor Experience Specialist
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Job Description
At the Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus we believe in kidpowered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package competitive wages and a supportive rewarding and FUN work environment.
The Childrens Museum has an opening for an Outdoor Experience Specialist to ensure a consistently safe enjoyable and educational experience for all Museum guests in our outdoor exhibits Joy Park and Adventure Forest. Alongside the leadership of the Outdoor Experience Coordinator the Outdoor Experience Specialist is responsible for maintaining daily operations and works with a team to deliver the Museums mission through facilitation programming and naturebased play experiences. Employees of the Childrens Museum are ambassadors of the Museums mission and brand and commit to creating experiences for guests that are inspiring curious welcoming playful inventive and expert in nature.
Hours: Parttime 24 hours/week Saturday Sunday and Monday required with additional hours as needed for after hours and special events.
Rate: $21.00/ Hour (additional $1/hour for Bilingual proficiency)
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage. Paid timeoff for vacation sick days and four holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee Assistance Program. Free parking free family membership to the Museum discount to the Museum Gift Shop and Caf. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3month waiting period (must be 21 years of age).
Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- With the Outdoor Experience team provide leadership and support to different areas of the Outdoor Experience including Snow Days and Adventure Forest.
- Develop and facilitate programs and experiences for public guests within Joy Park Adventure Forest and Snow Days in alignment with the Museums mission that highlight the importance of openended explorative nature and playbased learning.
- Train model and lead best practices and expectations in outdoor play facilitation operations and guest service for all staff in Joy Park Snow Days and Adventure Forest.
- With the Outdoor Experience team lead the daily operations including opening and closing procedures of the space.
- Manage the storage of outdoor consumables supplies and tools to ensure they meet educational goals.
- Crosstrain to support other exhibit spaces as needed.
- Develop and implement programs based off community partnership and sponsor commitments.
- Collect and track data related to attendance and evaluation for Joy Park Adventure Forest and Snow Days.
- Implement safety and security protocols including evacuation procedures and severe weather policies.
- Support outdoor seasonality initiative and collaborate with the Outdoor Experience Coordinator and Teaching Kitchen staff to ensure maintenance and program development in conjunction with our garden.
- Strong commitment to the Museums mission vision and values of diversity equity access and inclusion
- Ability to selfmotivate and work with a highperforming team
- Ability to work with staff and public from diverse backgrounds
- Flexible and energetic
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Positive attitude in challenging situations
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to handle emergency situations with professionalism and competence
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fluent English proficiency strong writing and public speaking skills
- InfantChild First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to become certified
- 1 year of experience in customer service and/or hospitality early childhood or related field
- 1 year of experience in planning and/or facilitating outdoor and naturebased educational experiences for children and families
Desired Qualifications
- Connection to community partnerships networks and resources in related field
- Spanish speaking and comprehension skills strongly desired
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; move about the outside exhibit; ascend/descent and work within the exhibit; position self; communicate with guests. Some duties must be performed at height and include ascending ladders nets and navigating uneven surfaces and other challenge course elements.
- The employee must occasionally move or transport up to 50 pounds and spend up to 90 of each day moving around the exhibit. The employee must be comfortable performing job functions outdoors and at height.
- The ability to observe guest capacity and monitor for safety purposes.
Work Environment:
This position operates in both indoor and outdoor environments where variable temperatures light levels crowds and moderate to very noisy sound levels are common.
Application process: Please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on April 4 2025
The Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The Childrens Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race religion creed color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age 40 and over disability veteran status military status genetic information marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Andrew Pasini or Yasmin Diaz Mendias with Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
