Join our Museum Team!
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is expanding our team and looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join us in shaping the future of interactive education!
Whether you enjoy engaging with children and families, have a passion for teaching science, or thrive in working with others, there’s an opportunity for you!
As a part of our team, you’ll:
- Work in a dynamic, fun, and creative environment
- Make a meaningful impact on children and families in our community
- Collaborate with passionate educators, facilitators, and professionals
- Enjoy & contribute to professional growth and development
We’re looking for individuals who are energetic, team-oriented, and excited about the Museum’s mission and focus of joy in learning, play, and community. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Why should you work for SFCM?
● Be a part of our mission to create learning through the power of play and exploration that
connects children to their community and the world.
● A unique, fun work environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged.
● Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, individual genetic information, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
MUSEUM EDUCATOR, STEAM
Status: Part-Time, Nonexempt, Flexible schedule, some weekends and evenings.
Compensation: $22-24/hour
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave
Reporting to: Education Team
General Description: The part-time Museum Educator-STEAM collaborates with the Education Team to design and implement STEAM-based education programs for PreK – 6th grade students and/or families. The part-time Museum Educator-STEAM also presents educational and engaging programs in the Museum’s portable Planetarium, both at the Museum and in the Northern NM area. The Educator will have primary duties in outreach programs and public programs, will occasionally support workshops and camps, and will be responsible for some administrative tasks related to programming.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Education Team to design and implement STEAM-based education programs, including: Portable Planetarium shows, Science Saturday programs, outreach, pop-up experiences, and camps.
- Deliver in-person, STEAM activities for a PreK-6th-grade audience.
- Travel to communities throughout Northern New Mexico to present STEAM and portable Planetarium programs.
- Schedules paid and complementary school and other outreach events for STEAM-focused programs. Including add-on programming for field trips.
- Maintain positive relationships with schools, educators, community members, and other stakeholders while delivering high-quality off-site programming.
- Maintains Planetarium both physically and technologically, adding updates/upgrades as needed.
- Maintains the procedural manual on Planetarium maintenance and programs.
- Remain current with education standards, child development practices, and children’s museum best practices for STEAM-related programs.
- Collect and maintain data and evaluations for grant requirements.
- Oversee securing supplies and materials for programs.
- Researches and stays current on presentation techniques and actively delivers fun and engaging educational programs.
- Other Museum-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree preferred. Substitution of years of experience may be considered equivalent to formal educational training (at least 2+ years of experience in formal or informal STEAM education).
- Experience developing and teaching programs in science, engineering or math subjects to PreK-6th grade students and/or families.
- Ability to facilitate effectively and interact playfully with children, adults, and large groups in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and willing to adapt as needed.
- Detail-oriented.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Highly proficient with technology in a PC environment.
- Reliable transportation, insurance, and a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must submit to and pass a pre‐employment criminal background check.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds and ensure delivery of culturally- relevant curriculum.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English.
- Positive, team‐oriented attitude.
- Observe all safety rules, and ensure and maintain a safe environment.
- Establishes and maintains respect for Team Members.
- Displays a positive outlook and pleasant, professional manner.
- Identifies problems and develops effective solutions.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
- Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Follows instructions, responds to requests for service and assistance, and follows management’s directions.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: - Ability to operate the Museum’s outreach van to transport materials and staff to off-site program locations.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 80 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.
- Ability to utilize IT equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.
- Travel: This role requires frequent work in the community, including travel to and from schools, libraries, and community sites.
- This is a flexible, occasional part-time position that includes some evening and weekend hours. The schedule will vary week to week based on programming needs.
Play Facilitator
Status: Full Time, Nonexempt. Wednesday-Sunday opening or closing shift.
Compensation: $18-19 per hour
Benefits: Vacation and sick leave
Reporting to: Director of Operations
General Description: Santa Fe Children’s Museum is looking for fun-loving, positive-thinking individuals with experience working with children ages 0-10 years to be Play Facilitators in our museum. The Play Facilitator is responsible for providing a fun and welcoming environment to visitors of all ages to the Museum. Play Facilitators work on the Museum floor in all exhibits, interacting with children and adults as they play within the Museum. Play Facilitators lead activities and programs while maintaining the highest standards of friendly, helpful, and responsive guest service at all times.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Positively engage and interact with children through play throughout the Museum.
- Constantly circulate in assigned exhibit areas and respond promptly to guest needs.
- Maintains exhibits so they are ready for visitors.
- Assist guests by providing pertinent information regarding Museum exhibits, programs, and services.
- Facilitates hands-on, play-based experiences for visitors during programs and activities created by the Programming Staff, and at our exhibits, both indoors and outdoors.
- Sets up and cleans up activities.
- Performs opening and/or closing procedures.
- Communicates with Management Staff regarding any issues, including exhibit repairs, customer problems/concerns, etc.
- Answers phones and forwards calls and messages appropriately.
- Works with the Guest Services Manager to assist with inventory and stocking in the SFCM gift shop.
- Attends staff meetings and training.
- Stays up to date on Museum policies, programs, and special events.
- Assists with any other special events, as needed.
- Reconcile cash drawers.
- Must be flexible with work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Experience working with children ages 0-10 in classrooms, museums, recreational settings, and/or after-school programs.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Previous cash handling experience.
- High school diploma; further educational experience desired with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent.
- Enjoys playing, creating, and having fun to facilitate a learning environment.
- Spanish/English Bilingual preferred.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Sitting, standing for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.
- Ability to operate copy machines, telephone, calculator, and general office equipment.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.
To apply to any of the above positions: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
employment@santafechildrensmuseum.org
No phone calls or in-person delivery of application/resume.
