Junior Museum Guide - Part-Time

Description

Museum Guide

About Bronx Children’s Museum (BxCM): Founded in 2005, Bronx Children’s Museum is a new kind of multicultural, Bronx-inspired children’s museum operating “with and without walls” geared to those from infancy through nine years old. Bronx Children’s Museum nurtures children to find their voice, fulfill their potential and connect to their communities, the Bronx and the world beyond. Since 2010, the Museum has engaged more than 150,000 children and families in science and arts-based programming at 774 different community events and 103 educational institutions including schools, afterschool programs, community-based organizations, shelters, libraries, local festivals and parks. In December 2022, Bronx Children’s Museum opened its brand new 13,000 sq. ft. facility in the South Bronx in an historic NY City-owned former powerhouse building along the Harlem River just steps from Yankee Stadium and Bronx Terminal Market. The facility features site-specific art installations by 14 Bronx-connected artists and interactive exhibits where families can play, learn and connect to the Bronx. It is the first-ever children’s museum facility in the Bronx. Through ongoing outreach programing and in-building visits, the Museum anticipates engaging nearly 36,000 children and families in 2023.    

About the Job: Are you passionate about working with children and families in a vibrant, community-driven environment? The Bronx Children’s Museum is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Museum Guide to join our team! If you love inspiring creativity, guiding young minds through exciting Arts & STEAM activities, and being part of a fun, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Bring positive energy and a love for working with kids to our Arts & STEAM programs.
• Engage and guide children and their families through various hands-on activities and creative projects.
• Help with the setup, cleanup, and smooth running of daily programs.
• Keep our materials organized and ensure our storage spaces are tidy.
• Represent the Bronx Children’s Museum at community events and off-site programs.

More About the Role:

• This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule that varies based on program needs.
• Opportunities for extra hours may be available based on your skills, interests, and program requirements.
• You’ll report to the Arts or STEAM Program Manager and may need to travel to outreach events and schools within the Bronx.
• Some weekend and evening work will be required, making every day a new adventure!
• This is an active, hands-on role—perfect for someone who enjoys staying on the move and making a difference!

We’re Looking to Fill This Position ASAP!

• Pay: $16 per hour

If you’re ready to inspire, educate, and have fun with us, apply today!

Requirements

We hope you:

• Have a commitment and passion for the Bronx Children’s Museum mission
• Have a love and enthusiasm for working with children and their families
• Have prior experience working with young children in a formal or informal education setting; ideally 3 years
• Have a background or strong interest in education 
• Have at least a HS Diploma or A.A. (ideally) in education, the arts, science or a related field
• Have passion for education and learning 
• Have strong written and verbal communication as well as critical thinking skills
• Are warm, friendly, and outgoing
• Are willing to learn new skills and grow into a position of leadership within the department
• Are attentive to detail, willing to learn, and team oriented
• Are bilingual (Spanish) is a plus 

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone will meet 100% of the qualifications for each role. If much of a job description applies to you, then please apply for the role.   

To apply:

Bronx Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates, especially members of all underrepresented groups, to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

Apply HERE or send a resume and short cover letter expressing your interest in the position to [email protected]. 

Alternate forms of the above items will be considered, including video resumes, visual cover letters, or other ways of expressing your qualifications and interest. 

If you require specific accommodations to complete your application, please contact the Human Resource Department at [email protected].