Downtown, Downtown Pensacola, Florida, United States UWF Historic Trust Temporary Temporary Closing on: Dec 31 2026 POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title:

Technical and Paraprofessional Working Title:

Pensacola Children's Museum Playologist Department:

UWF Historic Trust FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary Range:

$15 - $15.50 per hour

Pay Basis:

Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY

Position interacts with the public on a daily basis and requires excellent customer service skills. The primary job responsibility is to facilitate learning through play at the Pensacola Children's Museum. Position is responsible for developing and/or delivering educational programming to visitors to the Museum. Position is up to 29 hours per week with shifts from 9:30-4:15, Tuesday through Saturday. Playologist will provide the facilitation of play throughout the museum's exhibits when not offering programs and presentations. Assist with daily cleaning of the museum exhibits and Party Space. Responsible for the preparation and storage of program materials. Assists with birthday parties. Ability to work with a variety of ages and abilities. Must be self-motivated, energetic and creative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with developing and delivering educational programs. Previous experience working with children in informal education is a plus. Appreciates the value of the power of play. Enthusiastic about working in a children's museum. Creates a positive environment for visitors and staff. Able to speak effectively to the public to groups up to 25 people.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with developing and delivering educational programs. Previous experience working with children in informal education is a plus. Appreciates the value of the power of play. Enthusiastic about working in a children's museum. Creates a positive environment for visitors and staff. Able to speak effectively to the public to groups up to 25 people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements:

Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Impact of Deadlines:

Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.

Standing:

Daily Walking:

Daily Sitting:

Daily Reaching with hands and arms: Daily Climbing or balancing:

Daily Stooping:

Daily Use of hands to handle objects: Daily Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily Special Requirements or Considerations of the

Job:

This position requires a criminal background screening. This position requires fingerprinting. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:

1

Work Hours:

9:30 - 4:15

FTE:

0.70

Closing Date:

12/31/2026