Museum PlayGuide 1 and PlayGuides 2 *Part-time and full-time employment, approximately 20-38 hours per week depending on candidate.* *This is not a seasonal position.Compensation $12.35 – 14 per hour.* Children's Museum of Tacoma PlayGuides are the most public faces of the Museum and responsible for providing positive, safe, and playful experiences for our little visitors and caregivers. Playing with our little visitors and their adults is the major function of this position, along with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Museum. *PlayGuide 1 Definition:* PlayGuide 1 staff work in the museum during regular operating hours. Duties include monitoring the galleries for health and safety, light janitorial work, and engaging children and adults in playful interactions. PlayGuide 1 staff may also be trained as birthday party hosts and admissions clerks. Starting rate is $12.35/hour. *PlayGuide 2 Definition:* PlayGuide 2 staff will be trained in all aspects of PlayGuide 1 duties. In addition, they will receive additional training to support evening programs like Parents' Night Out and Birthday Blowouts, attend community outreach events, and occasionally support Play to Learn or the Muse: A Children's Center on special projects. To be considered for a PlayGuide 2 position, candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Starting rate is $13/hour. *All PlayGuides will:* - Cheerfully and enthusiastically interact with visitors - Be creative, spontaneous, inventive, flexible and able to adapt activities for varying age ranges - Understand that play is an important part of learning - Promote the culture, values and mission of the Children's Museum of Tacoma. - Follow the Children's Museum of Tacoma's operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security - Maintain a clean and organized work area, dining area, lobby, storage rooms and restrooms - Contribute to a positive team environment - Able to work day shifts, some evening shifts, weekdays and weekends *Summary of Experience:* - Previous experience working with children is a plus - Experience in a customer-service related field given preference - Previous experience with cash handling, working at a register, or in a retail environment is a plus *Required Education and Skills:* - High School diploma or equivalent required - Experience or training in Early Childhood Education a plus - WA State Driver’s License required for PlayGuide 2 candidates - Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment *Physical Requirements:* - Constant standing/walking - Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs. - Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps - Constant computer/POS Register and bar equipment usage - Constant reaching, turning, and performing precision work *Compensation:* Starting wage varies on position and experience, please see definition above. Periodic increases upon satisfactory evaluation. This is position does not qualify for benefits. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $12.35 to $14.00 /hour *To Apply:* Please apply online at Indeed.com -- *HONOR CHILDREN. CHAMPION PLAY.* Kat Bosold, Human Resources and Office Manager Children’s Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.627.6031 ext. 236 PlayTacoma.org <http://www.playtacoma.org/> <http://www.playtacoma.org/> <http://www.playtacoma.org/> <https://playtacoma.org/camp>