Art Studio Specialist (Part-time)

Children; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Free family museum membership

Discount at Gift Shop and Café

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is seeking an Art Studio Specialist to spark imagination and champion joyful, process-based art experiences for every guest. You will work with the Art Studio Coordinator to create welcoming, artist-friendly spaces where creativity thrives and assistance is provided across activities.

This part-time role requires 16-20 hours weekly, primarily Fridays and Saturdays, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in customer service, hospitality, early childhood education, or related field.
• At least 1 year facilitating or planning hands-on, process-based learning experiences for children and families.
• Strong communication skills connecting with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Dream up and support creative experiences across all Art Studio areas.
• Partner with Art Studio Coordinator to design engaging process-focused art programs.
• Engage guests with playful prompts and encourage experimentation.
• Model strong facilitation, operations and guest service practices.
• Train staff and volunteers on Art Studio best practices and procedures.
• Maintain a clean studio environment and support cross-content collaboration.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Early childhood education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale systems (POS)

Job description

Description

At the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, play is serious business—and we’re looking for people who are ready to jump in. We believe in kid-powered learning, and we work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that celebrate the wonder and joy of childhood. To make this happen, we bring together a dynamic team of passionate individuals whose talents range from exhibit design to the culinary arts, from developing engaging educational programs to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

If you thrive in an environment where imagination, energy and play are part of the job description, we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, and a supportive, rewarding and FUN work environment.

The Art Studio Specialist brings creativity to life at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. In this role, you’ll spark imagination, invite exploration and champion joyful, process-based art experiences for every guest who walks through the studio doors.

Working alongside the Art Studio Coordinator, you’ll help shape a vibrant, welcoming space where creativity feels accessible, messes are encouraged, and every guest feels like an artist. You’ll balance hands‑on facilitation, behind‑the‑scenes operations and outstanding guest service—all while helping ensure the studio runs smoothly, consistently and with shared accountability across the team.

Hours

Part-time, 16-20 hours/week Friday and Saturday required with additional hours as needed to meet business needs on Thursdays and occasional evenings, holidays and special events.

Rate

$21.29/ Hour (additional $1/hour for Bilingual proficiency)

Benefits

• Paid sick leave begins accruing from date of hire.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month 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 Café.

Responsibilities

Please note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility 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 responsibilities.

• Dream up and support creative experiences across all areas of the Art Studio—clay, paint, chalk windows, Art Corner and the Artist-in-Residence Studio
• Partner with the Art Studio Coordinator to design and facilitate engaging, process-focused art programs rooted in the Museum’s mission
• Bring the studio to life by actively engaging guests—offering playful prompts, asking curious questions and encouraging experimentation
• Model strong facilitation, operations and guest service practices for teammates and volunteers
• Support the Art Studio Coordinator in training staff and volunteers on Art Studio best practices and daily procedures
• Help hold staff and volunteers accountable for executing daily studio expectations—supporting them in staying on track, stepping in with guidance when needed and ensuring a consistently high-quality guest experience
• Play and collaborate with colleagues across the Museum to support cross-content creativity and contribute to museum-wide programs, events and experiences
• Help open, close and maintain a clean studio environment so it’s always ready for the next burst of creativity
• Care for the kiln room and equipment—schedule, load, fire, unload and return masterpieces to their creators
• Keep art supplies stocked, organized and ready for use so guests can create whenever inspiration strikes
• Support point-of-sale transactions in the clay studio
• Jump in to support other exhibit spaces when needed
• Take on other duties as assigned (because creativity doesn’t always follow a script)

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• At least 1 year in customer service, hospitality, early childhood education , or a related field
• At least 1 year facilitating or planning hand‑on, process‑based learning experiences for children and families

Skills & Superpowers

• A genuine commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion
• Strong communication skills—you can connect with both children and adults with ease and authenticity
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment while keeping guest experience front and center
• Ability to facilitate open‑ended art experiences for a wide range of ages and abilities
• Ability to redirect and support peers and volunteers in real time, reinforcing expectations with clarity and respect
• Comfort with point‑of‑sale systems (Blackbaud/Altru a plus)
• Spanish language skills are a big bonus
• At least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, move and set up materials (up to 50 lbs.)
• Stay active—kneeling, reaching, squatting and moving throughout the day
• Be on your feet or stationery for extended periods (up to 6 hours)
• Use a two‑way radio to stay connected with the team
• Work with standard office equipment and art studio tools

Working Environment

You’ll work in both indoor and outdoor spaces filled with energy, movement and joyful noise. Expect a lively environment with fluctuating temperatures, busy crowds and frequent interaction with children and families. You’ll also use everyday tools—from computers to clay tools to cleaning supplies—to keep the studio running beautifully.

The Children’s 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 Children's 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 ([e-mail]) or Yasmin Diaz Mendias ([e-mail]) with Human Resources, 303-561-0138.