Community Engagement Host
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Community Engagement Host
Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant nonprofit childrens museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination discovery and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles serves a diverse population of families school groups and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits summer camps IMAX documentaries feature movies and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs and larger-than-life movies.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about informal education and creating hands-on learning experiences beyond the classroom Marbles is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Community Engagement Host to lead engaging play-based programming that inspires young learners to learn through this role youll bring learning to life into the community and on the museum floor by facilitating a wide variety of exciting programs throughout the year like Ready Set School Learning Labs and Schools Out Camps. Youll also support special Guest Stars as they share their talents with kids and families and so much more!
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate offsite play-based learning experiences including driving setup delivery and breakdown.
- Share information about Marbles play-based programs and services.
- Support access programs (e.g. Ready Set School Access Playdates) by assisting with setup leading activities welcoming guests and ensuring an inclusive positive experience.
- Represent Marbles at community events by staffing informational tables engaging attendees answering questions and distributing materials.
- Provide exceptional proactive customer service by initiating and engaging in interactions with museum guests.
- Direct volunteers to ensure smooth and efficient program operations.
- Support and serve as the main point of contact for guest stars throughout their appearance as needed.
- Collect informal data such as participant counts and surveys.
- Communicate scheduling equipment and operational needs to your supervisor.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Ideal Experience and Skill Requirements
- 1 year of customer service experience particularly with families and young children (preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to lead informal educational programs for children in a museum camp or similar setting.
- Museum preschool or equivalent experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable initiating conversations and approaching attendees in a friendly welcoming manner.
- Reliability and professionalism when representing the organization in the community.
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Physical Demands
- Walking standing stooping bending and reaching.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
- Exposure to a noisy and crowded atmosphere.
- Driving or being driven to programs.
- May need to walk between two buildings with some outdoor exposure.
Schedule
- Flexible schedule required including weekends evenings and holidays.
- Required: Thursdays 3:30PM-7:30PM and Saturdays (10-15 hrs/week).
- Weekday summer availability preferred.
Benefits
- Parking and commuter benefits.
- Great Marbles Perks & Discounts.
- Fitness Benefits.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process please contact the People Team at or .
Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.
Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran disability genetic information or any other federal state or local protected class.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
