MUSEUM GUIDE

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Children's Museum Of Houston - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Museum Guide position at Children's Museum Houston is a part-time role focused on facilitating family learning engagement within the museum's exhibits. Discovery Guides serve as para-professional educators, ensuring that visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience while upholding museum policies and providing first aid when necessary. This role involves direct interaction with children and families, leading educational activities, and maintaining the functionality of exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate visitors' learning by describing, modeling, and prompting engagement with the Museum's exhibits.
• Serve as the teaching guide for visiting classrooms, leading students through the curriculum focus set for each exhibit for each age/grade.
• Serve as first responder in emergencies, including following the Museum's protocol for lost children and performing minor first aid.
• Enforce CMH rules when necessary and exercise judgment to call in management assistance when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and diffuse issues with disgruntled visitors.
• Re-stock supplies, reboot exhibits that are not functioning properly, and call-in assistance as needed.
• Prepare exhibits for opening and reset them in the evenings for the next day.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working special events and rentals outside of normal work hours.
• Wear costumes, uniforms, and other special attire when necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development appropriate for various ages.
• Knowledge of the various exhibits and activities within each exhibit.
• Knowledge of CMH rules and policies.
• Strong communication skills suitable for both adults and children.
• Classroom management skills to monitor large groups and maintain order.
• Dedication and responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Outgoing, positive, and energetic attitude.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate museum hours.
• Patience, dedication, and reliability.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working with children.