Lead Museum Support—Family Learning & Play Experience

Pretend City Children's Museum; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine, CA is seeking a full-time Lead Museum Support to lead museum floor educators and ensure the quality of daily programming. The role emphasizes exceptional guest experience, teamwork, and proactive supervision of staff and interns on shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant experience with children and families, plus a degree in Education or related field, or currently pursuing one.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years related experience working with young children and families
• Preferred degree or ongoing studies in Education, Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• Excellent written and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Dynamic, outgoing leader with demonstrated ability to motivate staff

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shift lead for museum floor educators, volunteers, and interns by modeling and enforcing best practices
• Maintain a welcoming and engaging visitor experience and support throughout the museum
• Support and/or lead field trips and programming activities, scheduled or impromptu
• Work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and high energy
• Comfortably operate in a public setting with high auditory and visual stimuli, mostly on your feet

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Education degree or in-progress (Early Childhood Education / Child Development)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pretend City Children's Museum in Irvine, CA is seeking a full-time Lead Museum Support to lead museum floor educators and ensure the quality of daily programming. The role emphasizes exceptional guest experience, teamwork, and proactive supervision of staff and interns on shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant experience with children and families, plus a degree in Education or related field, or currently pursuing one.