PT Visitor Experience Guide

KidsQuest Children's Museum; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (about 6 days)

Wellness/Sick Time (up to 6 days)

401(K) Savings Plan

Job summary

KidsQuest Children's Museum is seeking a part-time Visitor Experience Guide to greet visitors, manage admissions, and support exhibits with a playful, educational approach.

You will lead hands-on activities for children and families, support special events, and help maintain a welcoming environment on the museum floor. CPR/First Aid training will be provided; immunization proof may be required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality required; enjoy working with children and families.
• Ability to communicate and relate to a wide variety of individuals.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities.
• Efficient computer skills and basic technology use.
• Ability to stand for long periods and manage physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and respond to needs in a positive manner.
• Run admissions desk duties: POS, cash handling, memberships, phones.
• Inform visitors about museum offerings and maintain exhibits.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety; sanitize exhibits.
• Lead birthday parties and STEAM activities as assigned.
• Interpret exhibits through play and lead hands-on activities.
• Assist with educational programs and training new staff.

Skills

Friendly personality

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Bilingual

Job description

Title

Part Time Visitor Experience Guide (VEG)

Job status

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Position reports to

Visitor Experience Managers

Pay Rate

$20.50 per hour

Work week

Average of24 hours per week, ~3 shifts per week, availability required on Tuesday or Thursday, Friday, and one weekend day

Team

Visitor Services

Work Location

On-site 1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHT

• Starting at approximately 6 days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 6 days of Wellness/Sick Time
• 401(K) Savings Plan

POSITION SUMMARY

A Visitor Experience Guide (VEG) is a vital part of the Visitor Services Department and is responsible for interacting with museum visitors of all ages. A VEG provides key information and facilitates exhibits through play to enhance the visitor experience and create a memorable environment. This includes supporting the organization’s mission and values and creating a welcoming environment for all our guests.

VEG’s are the first line of customer service and responsible for running our admissions desk, maintaining staff availability throughout the museum, and helping guests have a meaningful experience. In addition to day-to-day operations, VEGs facilitate special events and birthday parties, earning valuable customer service and classroom management experience. As a regular presence on the museum floor, our Visitor services team helps to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our facilities. This position utilizes a strong hospitality mindset, communication skills, multitasking ability, flexibility, judgment, patience, and humor.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Visitor Services (80%)

• Greet all visitors and respond to their needs in a positive way.
• Perform all admissions desk duties including greeting visitors, the point-of-sale system, cash handling, membership sales, and answering phones.
• Accurately inform visitors of museum offerings.
• Great visitors and maintain props to keep the exhibit floor and meeting areas in optimal condition.
• Follow safety procedures to regularly clean and sanitize exhibits.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility including but not limited to, restrooms, classroom spaces, and the exterior of the building.
• Lead birthday parties and STEAM activities as assigned.

Informal Education (20%)

• Interpret and facilitate exhibits through play.
• Lead hands-on activities for children and families on the museum floor
• Assist with the facilitation of educational programs and events as needed.
• Assist with training new staff as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• Friendly, outgoing personality required; must enjoy working with children and families.
• Thrive on working in a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of job responsibilities and demands.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals.
• Able to work both independently and in cross-functional teams to solve problems creatively.
• Efficient computer skills
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, work outdoors, move from ground to above shoulder, ascend/descend stairs, position self to bend, stoop, sit, push, and pull.

Preferred

• Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged.
• 1-year experience in a customer service environment
• Experience working with children ages 0-10 years in playful or educational environments.

To serve the best interest of museum patrons, KQCM will:

• Conduct a criminal background check on all prospective employees.
• Require proof of immunization within thirty days of employment.
• Require certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED. Paid for by KidsQuest Children’s Museum.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

KidsQuest Children's Museum will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future and will not transfer sponsorship for employment visa status for this role.

Why should you work for KQCM

• Be a part of our mission to create learning through the power of play and exploration that connects children to their communities 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.

RACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITMENT STATEMENT

KidsQuest Children’s Museum is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. As an educational institution we are working to disrupt systemic racism. We will provide resources, support, and education to children, families, KidsQuest Staff and Board about Race and Social Justice (RSJ) work. Our organization strives to be a safe space that reflects our greater community through programming, exhibits, and access for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) families.