Playologist Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Playologist Muse Knoxville – 4.3 Knoxville, TN Job Details Part-time $14 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Basic math Front desk Leadership Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description A Playologist at Muse Knoxville works alongside children and families to help facilitate discovery, exploration and play with our special indoor and outdoor exhibits, while maintaining a clean and safe space for all.

SCHEDULE

Fridays 1:00-6:45 or 7:15, Saturdays and Sundays 9:30-4:15 or 11:00-6:45; availability throughout the week to provide coverage as fits the museum’s staffing needs; must have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday availability

STATUS:

Part-time; Non-exempt

THIS ROLE WILL BE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU IF

… You love the high energy of children You have a passion for engaging with children and STEM education You love guest relations and interacting enthusiastically with others You excel in delivering excellent customer service You are detail-oriented You have a high level of initiative You are a natural problem solver You enjoy learning new things and helping others to do the same You thrive in a fast-paced environment

AS A PLAYOLOGIST YOU WILL

… Explore and interact with indoor and outdoor exhibits alongside children and their caregivers in a high energy environment Maintain museum safety and cleanliness by resetting spaces and sanitizing toys and touch points throughout the day Open and close exhibit floor and outside exhibit areas Ensure that exhibit spaces are stocked before opening and throughout the day including but not limited to making copies for Draw Alive, restocking Makespace, replenishing missing items, making and filling bubble stations during warm months Run planetarium shows as scheduled by the manager on duty Host birthday parties with the highest level of customer service excellence Provide informational tours for new Muse volunteers of the museum floor, staff area, and going over their specific tasks and expectations during their scheduled volunteer shift Communicate with the Guest Experience Manager regarding exhibit issues, safety concerns, and items that are running low Maintain current knowledge of Muse programming and events in order to enhance visitor’s experience and answer questions effectively Facilitate Daily Discovery activity tables and other scheduled programming as needed Support the front desk as needed, as determined by Guest Experience leadership

THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

Strong interest in engaging young children (Ages 1 to 10) and their caregivers Pass a background check Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills Basic mathematics skills Able to create and maintain a tidy workspace Positive attitude Understanding of basic technology While this job description includes the vast majority of responsibilities, it is by no means an exhaustive and complete listing of tasks you will be asked to do. Each Muse Team Member is expected to be a team player and to jump in where needed to help ensure an excellent experience for the people we serve! Muse for All You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way. We believe in actively creating a place of diversity, inclusion, and belonging among our staff, volunteers, the audiences that we serve, the programs we develop, and the community partners that we pursue. We actively seek to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a diverse workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person