Play Facilitator

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Fe Children's Museum is seeking fun-loving individuals to join as Play Facilitators to create a welcoming environment for visitors. You will engage children aged 0-10 across exhibits, lead activities, and work on the museum floor with staff.

Applicants must be enrolled at UNM at least half-time and eligible for Work Study. The role involves cash handling, customer service, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program at UNM, at least half-time for fall and spring.
• Must have a Work Study award and meet SAP if applicable.
• Experience with children ages 0-10 in educational or museum settings.
• Excellent customer service and cash handling experience.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred; strong attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Positively engage and interact with children through play across the Museum.
• Circulate in exhibit areas and respond promptly to guest needs.
• Maintain exhibits and assist guests with information about exhibits and programs.
• Facilitate hands-on, play-based experiences for visitors during programs.
• Set up and clean up activities; perform opening/closing procedures.
• Reconcile cash drawers and assist with inventory in the gift shop as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; adapt to museum policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Bilingual Spanish/English

Child engagement

Organizational skills

Education

UNM student enrolled at least half-time

Work Study award

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Play Facilitator

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Location: 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 8750

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

Must have a Work-Study Award.

Position Summary

Organization: Santa Fe Children’s Museum

Reporting to: Director of Operations

SANTA FE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IS LOOKING FOR FUN-LOVING, POSITIVE-THINKING INDIVIDUALS WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN AGEN 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 trainings.
• 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 schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.