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• Museum Store Sales Associate

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• Part-Time Literacy Educator: Summer NORDC Camp

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• Visitor Services Associate

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• Summer Camp Manager

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• Outdoor Learning Manager

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• Part-Time Gallery Assistant

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• LCM Holiday Camp Roles

  Camp Lead Counselor

  The LCM Camp Lead Counselor is responsible for:

  • Facilitating daily lessons and explorations
  • Creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all campers
  • Setting expectations for camp rules and desired behaviors
  • Communicating with parents and other caregivers about daily plans, paperwork, etc.
  • Communicating with full-time LCM staff about registration, logistics, supplies, etc.
  • Providing guidance and mentorship for volunteers

  Ideal candidates have the following skills and experience:

  • 2+ years as a lead teacher or a summer camp counselor
  • Preferred: experience managing volunteers
  • Preferred: experience in informal education environments
  • Preferred: Experience or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy
  • College degree required

  Compensation: $15/hr

  Camp Assistant Counselor

  The LCM Camp Assistant Counselor is responsible for:

  • Creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all campers
  • Supporting facilitation of daily lessons and explorations
  • Supporting expectations for camp rules and desired behaviors
  • Supporting with daily routines, including scheduling, organization of materials, etc.

  Ideal candidates have the following skills and experience:

  • Prior experience working with children ages 4-8
  • Positivity, enthusiasm, and the ability to problem-solve
  • Knowledge and passion for nature and/or art
  • High school diploma required

  Compensation: $12/hr

  Seasonal Gallery Assistant

  The Seasonal Gallery Assistant is responsible for:

  • Facilitating learning and play in one or more of our gallery spaces
  • Facilitating open or guided experiences in our outdoor learning areas
  • Maintaining the exhibits through resetting and general upkeep
  • Coordinating with holiday camp staff to support camper experiences

  Ideal candidates have the following skills and experience:

  • Prior experience working with children and/or working in customer service
  • Positivity, enthusiasm, and the ability to problem-solve
  • Ability to interact with a variety of people and manage crowds
  • High school diploma required

  Compensation: $10/hr

   

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• Birthday Host

  The Birthday Host is an essential player in the delivery of the museum’s experience. A child celebrates their birthday once every year, and at LCM we bring the party! Our Birthday Hosts are responsible for creating an extraordinary experience for each child celebrating with LCM. Each Host must have the ability to CELEBRATE and create meaningful memories for the birthday child, their family, and their guests.

  Birthday Hosts serve as the day-of, on-site coordinator for visitor’s birthday parties. They will assist the family with a variety of party responsibilities: unloading supplies, setting up the party room, leading a fun birthday activity, facilitating “Happy Birthday” for the family, cutting and serving cake, and assisting with clean-up. Beyond this, Birthday Hosts will set the tone and energy for the entire party; they must be able to create a fun, playful, and child-centered atmosphere. In addition, Birthday Hosts must be able to address any issues, questions, or complications in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.

  This is a part-time, hourly position and weekend availability is required. To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter to Erin Reynaud. In your cover letter please address the “Requirements and Qualifications” section of the job description and outline how your skill set aligns with our requirements. If a cover letter is not submitted with your resume, your application will not be considered.

  The Louisiana Children’s Museum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in hiring and all other aspects of employment, without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other status protected by applicable law. In addition, the Louisiana Children’s Museum provides reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process.

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