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)