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Story Guide (Grant funded)

KOHL CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAGO INC
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Glenview, IL, US

Salary

$20 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Story Guide position is a grant-funded role focused on creating engaging and playful experiences for museum visitors through theater and storytelling programs.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree preferred and a minimum of 2 years of experience in interpretive, education, or public programming in a performing arts or interactive setting.
  • The role involves ensuring high-quality experiences, maintaining a clean environment, and providing positive interactions with guests, primarily within the Roots of Kindness exhibit.
  • The position offers benefits such as paid leave, a 401(k) with employer match, and a flexible work schedule primarily from Thursday to Sunday.
  • The salary for this role is not specified in the job description.

The Story Guide (4 year grant funded) is a vital role in creating a welcoming, developmentally appropriate, and playful experience for museum visitors. This position facilitates many theater and storytelling programing, including creating original productions, securing and maintaining theater inventory, conducting daily programming, and providing meaningful interactions with guests.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure high-quality theater/storytelling experiences primarily within the Roots of Kindness exhibit.
  • Seek opportunities for and provide high level, playful interactions with guests.
  • Help to maintain a neat and clean environment in the exhibit area.
  • Comply with all safety protocols and procedures.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • N/A


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend monthly, quarterly and annual museum trainings and meetings as needed
  • Support team members with a positive and collaborative attitude
  • Support the Operations Team with minor sanitation duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Prior theater, performance, and storytelling experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of interpretive, education or public programming in a performing arts/interactive setting


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to take initiative, demonstrate proficiency in storytelling, interpretation, and playful learning experiences
  • Customer Service
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. including Word and Excel
  • Public speaking


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid driver's license, own vehicle and good driving record
  • Flexibility with work schedule, as necessary, to support weekend scheduling and/or evening activities


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Customary performance-related activities: standing, walking, sitting, bending


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Moderate lifting (up to 15 pounds)


BENEFITS

  • Paid Leave
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Museum Membership
  • Pet Insurance

Thursday - Sunday
12:00pm-3:30pm



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