Front Desk Experience Host - Kids & Birthday Parties

Children's Theatre Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Works Museum is hiring Fall 2026 for Visitor Experience Staff in Bloomington. You will join our front desk team, assist with admissions and memberships, and help run birthday parties.

This hourly, non-exempt role offers 8-16 hours/week with Saturdays, Sundays, and some Mondays shifts. We seek friendly, energetic individuals aged 16 or older with at least 3 months of customer-service experience and comfort working with children ages 4-12.

Qualifications

• Must be age 16 or older.
• At least 3 months experience in a customer-service environment.
• At least 3 months experience working with kids ages 4-12.
• Have the ability to represent The Works with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Be friendly, positive, outgoing, and high-energy.
• Be respectful of Minnesota's many cultures.
• Proficiency in basic computer functions such as email, google suite, and retail point-of-sale programs.

Responsibilities

• Host birthday parties, engaging children in hands-on engineering projects while maintaining an energetic and welcoming atmosphere.
• Greet and orient visitors to the museum, providing information, and assisting with admissions and membership sales.
• Engage with visitors in our museum exhibits, and occasionally lead hands-on activities with visitors on the museum floor.
• Maintain museum exhibits and public spaces by tidying and resetting interactive displays and keeping restrooms and common areas clean.
• Assist with organizing and preparing program materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Kids interaction

POS software

Basic computer skills

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The Works Museum is hiring Fall 2026 for Visitor Experience Staff in Bloomington. You will join our front desk team, assist with admissions and memberships, and help run birthday parties.

This hourly, non-exempt role offers 8-16 hours/week with Saturdays, Sundays, and some Mondays shifts. We seek friendly, energetic individuals aged 16 or older with at least 3 months of customer-service experience and comfort working with children ages 4-12.