Employment

The Accounting Specialist is a key member of the Business Department and is responsible for performing accounting transactions accurately through timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, preparation of journal entries, invoices, account reconciliations and research requiring the application of accounting principles and practices.

This is your chance to bring your quick service restaurant management experience to our growing Play Day Café and be part of an organization that cares about children, families, and community. As the Play Day Café Manager, you will be responsible for leadership and growth of your team in providing efficient, safe and customer service focused café operations. Our café offers salads, sandwiches, grilled paninis and quesadillas, soup, and other grab and go options to museum patrons, programs, and events. The core schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday and will have consistent daytime working hours, some flexibility of hours may be available. Café service hours typically end daily around 4pm, with occasional evening events.

We are seeking an innovative, creative, and highly motivated professional who believes in the value of inspiring young children to love to learn. The Director of Development is responsible for strategic leadership and management of the museum’s annual fundraising programs including individual & planned giving, corporate sponsorship, fundraising events, and capital projects. We are especially fortunate to have an extensive base of support and we are looking for a gifted professional who can steward and further develop these important relationships.

The Hands On Children’s Museum is looking for an experienced facilities professional to provide leadership, technical skills and operations support to the Facilities Department. This key member of the Museum’s management team will oversee all facility maintenance, ensure safety standards and training, provide staff supervision for a team of 3-5, provide coordination for renovation and construction projects, and work closely with the Senior Operations Manager to manage janitorial and housekeeping staff.

This important position oversees daily Gallery Services (GS) operations in support of the Sr. Management team. Orients, trains, schedules and supervises GS L1, L2, Specialist and assistant level staff members. Provides active on floor supervision to ensure adherence to museum policies and procedures and manages staff time efficiently ensuring galleries (inside and out) & facility areas are open and closed according to procedures and areas needing attention receive it promptly. Assists in hiring, appraising and coaching staff effectively and in taking corrective action in a timely manner according to museum policy. Assists in maintaining effective department systems and procedures. Acts as Supervisor on Duty as assigned overseeing overall operation of museum facility – supporting GS Leads in solving customer service, staffing or other issues and in ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the absence of department managers. Ensure Museum security, customer service, cleanliness/maintenance or other procedures are practiced consistently. Works effectively with other Visitor Service (front desk/reservations, café) and museum Education department teams including excellent communication.