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!
Front Desk Attendant
( Part-Time Position)
Join our team!
Reporting to Guest Engagement and Play Coordinator, the Museum looks for candidates with Core Values of Ignite Curiosity, Passion for Play, and Thrive in the Unexpected. Candidates for this position should be committed to being innovative and create ways to support these values. Further, as the Museum is a growing, inclusive organization, any candidate should be open to performing a variety of tasks.
This position is a part-time, non-exempt position averaging 20 hours/week. This position is eligible for our SIMPLE IRA matching program and staff discounts.
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.