Play Expert, Explorium Denton Children's Museum

Description

We are looking for a passionate, reliable individual with a love of play to join the team at the Explorium Denton Children's Museum, a program of Denton County Friends of the Family. The Play Expert is responsible for facilitating educational experiences and activities, engaging in play, and creating a warm and welcoming learning environment for families of diverse backgrounds and children of all ages. 

This is a seasonal, part-time position assisting with facilitation of STEAM-based summer camps. The position requires availability Monday-Friday from 8:00am-1:00pm from June 1, 2025 through August 8, 2025. Although this is a seasonal position, there may be opportunity for transition into a permanent Play Expert role at the Explorium.

Primary Functions:

• Engages in play with visitors and guests and carries out educational programming, experiences, and activities
• Assists with facilitation of STEAM-based summer camp programming
• Preforms daily operational tasks of the museum and provides information about regulations, facilities, and exhibits to visitors and callers.
• Greeting and checking in visitors and manages documentation of payments.
• Examines exhibit facilities and collection objects periodically and notifies manager when need for repair or replacement is observed
• Enforce all rules and regulations promptly and professional; notify the designated staff of inappropriate behavior of facility users.
• Respond quickly, efficiently, and professionally to any emergency situations; complete necessary paperwork and notify supervisor of situations.
• Assists with general maintenance/upkeep of all areas and removes obstacles to play.
• Notifies manager of supply needs
• Preserve and enhance the Agency’s image in the community through all interactions.
• At every opportunity, inform community members of services available to victims of relationship violence and sexual assault through Denton County Friends of the Family
• Participate in DCFOF staff and education meetings as requested.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by staff assigned to this position. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Denton County Friends of the Family, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated ability to listen to others and display empathy
• Experience in leading children in learning and play
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service, communication and time management skills
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Some college
• Proficiency in using and understanding various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to easily climb stairs
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time