Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
MUSEUM EXPERIENCE FACILITATOR Organization: CAYTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Reporting to: Museum Experience & Administration team Working closely with: All Members of the Cayton Team Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly Sche…
Skills: Customer service, Event facilitation, Conflict resolution, Communication, Multitasking
Santa Monica, California, United States • On-site
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The Museum Experience Facilitator serves as a host to visitors by providing exceptional customer service and activating permanent exhibits through various educational programs. They also assist in the coordination of private events, field trips, and daily museum operations while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards are met.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree being preferred. The role requires experience working with children, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Organization: CAYTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Reporting to: Museum Experience & Administration team
Working closely with: All Members of the Cayton Team
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Schedule: 7.5-29.5 hours per week/ weeknights and weekend availability required, based on Wed-Sun operating hours
We are on a mission to serve the many communities that make up the greater Los Angeles area through engaging exhibits and playful learning opportunities as well as relevant and responsive programming. The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. We strive to nurture children of all backgrounds and abilities to become engaged citizens of the world by facilitating collaborative, experiential learning and creative expression, both in our Museum space and
through our community programs.
The Cayton Children’s Museum is at an inflection point and charting a course for the future. It’s an exciting time in the evolution of the organization, marked by rapid change and opportunity. The Museum Experience & Administration Specialist is a critical contributor to the Museum’s future.
The Museum Experience Facilitator (MEF) will serve as a welcoming and engaging host to all Museum visitors by providing exceptional customer service, activating permanent exhibits, and inspiring learning through programs such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical movement, storytelling, and cooperative games. This role will also assist in the facilitation of private events such as birthday parties, rentals, field trips, camps, festivals, and tours, all while ensuring safety policies are maintained to foster a playful, and inclusive environment for children and families. The Cayton Children's Museum needs team members with a forward-thinking guest service approach to their work and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, all while maintaining a positive attitude. Due to the variable nature of events and programming, the Museum Experience Facilitator must have flexibility with respect to schedule and assignments.
The person in this position must be able to:
The base range for this position is $23-$25 USD Per hour. The Museum Experience Facilitator is a part-time position with a typical schedule varying from Wednesday to Sunday, with some evenings and holidays as needed; however, the schedule may vary.
The Cayton Children’s Museum is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position complies with California wage and hour laws, including overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and minimum wage requirements.
Adherence to California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) standards to ensure a safe working environment.
Playing Our Way to a Better World
Located in Downtown Santa Monica, Cayton Children’s Museum serves children ages 0–10 and their families through immersive exhibits, public programs, classes and cultural events. Beyond our museum walls, the Cayton extends its impact through community-based and mobile programs that bring play-based learning into neighborhoods and schools with limited access to informal learning opportunities. Building on more than 30 years of values-based learning that began as the Zimmer Children’s Museum, the Cayton continues to evolve as a trusted resource for families, educators, and partners across Southern California. Mission + Vision: Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that advances childhood development, family wellbeing, and community connection through play. We create meaningful learning experiences that support how children grow, explore, and understand the world, while welcoming families of all backgrounds and abilities. We envision a community where play is recognized as essential to childhood, families are supported in nurturing curiosity and creativity, and children have access to enriching learning experiences regardless of circumstance. Cayton Children’s Museum believes children’s museums play a vital civic role in strengthening families, neighborhoods, and the social fabric of our region.
Offices: 395 Santa Monica Place, #374, Santa Monica, California 90401, US
Playing Our Way to a Better World
Located in Downtown Santa Monica, Cayton Children’s Museum serves children ages 0–10 and their families through immersive exhibits, public programs, classes and cultural events. Beyond our museum walls, the Cayton extends its impact through community-based and mobile programs that bring play-based learning into neighborhoods and schools with limited access to informal learning opportunities. Building on more than 30 years of values-based learning that began as the Zimmer Children’s Museum, the Cayton continues to evolve as a trusted resource for families, educators, and partners across Southern California. Mission + Vision: Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that advances childhood development, family wellbeing, and community connection through play. We create meaningful learning experiences that support how children grow, explore, and understand the world, while welcoming families of all backgrounds and abilities. We envision a community where play is recognized as essential to childhood, families are supported in nurturing curiosity and creativity, and children have access to enriching learning experiences regardless of circumstance. Cayton Children’s Museum believes children’s museums play a vital civic role in strengthening families, neighborhoods, and the social fabric of our region.
Offices: 395 Santa Monica Place, #374, Santa Monica, California 90401, US
