Ignite curiosity
Work at the Children's Museum
At the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota,
we understand the power of play.
We believe our team is part of something extraordinary. Our Museum is community-built and community-sustained, with a mission to ignite the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment. If you share this passion and want to share it with others, we want to hear from you!
Current opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. We don’t have any openings at the moment, please check back!
Guest Experience Coordinator
( Full-Time Position)
Join our team!
Reporting to the Director of Museum Experience our Guest Experience team has the responsibility of working in a fast-paced environment and overseeing the Museum’s exhibits, facilities, and front desk while on duty. Weekday (Tuesday-Friday) and weekend availability are expected, as well as availability for additional hours for special events and programs. Excellent customer service, a commitment to continued improvement and efficiency of Museum practices, attention to detail, self-motivation and flexibility, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude while dealing with the unexpected should be key attributes that describe you as a worker.
To apply, please submit a resume to Heather Otto, Vice President of Operations, at info@cmsouthernmn.org
Playworker
( Part-Time Position)
Join our team! As a Front Desk Attendant and Playworker, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work and find enjoyment in the energy this lively environment inspires. Join our team! The Front desk team has the responsibility of working in a fast-paced environment and overseeing the Museum’s front desk, café and gift shop while on duty. The Playworker team ensures that the Museum’s exhibits are reset and that the environment is clean, safe, and welcoming.
Successful candidates must be available to work the following shifts:
Weekday (Tuesday-Friday) and weekend availability are expected, as well as availability for additional hours for special events and programs. This position is a non-exempt, part-time role averaging 16 hours per week.
To apply, please submit a resume to Kathleen Burns, Director of Museum Experience, at kathleen.burns@cmsouthernmn.org
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and development of CMSM buildings and grounds. This role is a full time, 40 hour/week, exempt position.
To apply, please submit a resume to Heather Ungerer, Vice President of Operations, at heather.ungerer@cmsouthernmn.org.
Guest & Museum Experience
Reporting to the Guest Experience Manager, the Guest & Museum Experience position is a full time, 40 hour/week, non-exempt position. The Guest & Museum Experience position is a contributing member of the Museum Experiences and Environments team and acts as a cross -departmental support staff in the Museums gallery and exhibit space, leading Playworkers, interacting with and engaging children and families at the Museum and supporting the Museum Experience Team. Read the full Guest & Museum Experience job description here.