Organization: Santa Fe Children's Museum

Location: 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico 8750

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Reporting to: Education Department

General Description: Santa Fe Children's Museum is looking for fun-loving, positive-thinking individuals with experience working with children ages 0-10 years to provide engaging hands-on activities for our guests. The Program Assistant will perform a number of tasks for the education department, including preparing for special events, camps, and general programming.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
● Positively engage and interact with children through play at scheduled programs and activities throughout the Museum.
● Assist guests by providing pertinent information regarding Museum's mission, exhibits, programs, and services.
● Sets up and cleans up program activities and spaces.
● Support visiting educators and special guests, including the documentation of programming.
● Assist with camp programming.
● Assist with the organization of program materials, including physical supplies, storage organization, digital files, physical records, and calendars.
● Create Grab n’ Go kits
● Attends staff meetings and training.
● Stays current on Museum policies, programs, and special events.
● Assists with any other special events, as needed.
● Must be flexible with work schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
● Other responsibilities as assigned.

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Qualifications Required 

● Experience working with children ages 0-10 in classrooms, museums, recreational settings, and/or after-school programs.
● Excellent customer service skills.
● High school diploma; further educational experience desired with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent.
● Enjoys playing, creating, and having fun to facilitate a learning environment.
● Spanish/English Bilingual preferred (ASL or Tewa).
● Strong organizational skills.
● CPR/First Aid certified
● Proficient in Google Suite programs, emailing, and messaging
● Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
● Responds to requests for service and assistance.
● Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

● Sitting, standing for extended periods
● Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
● Ability to utilize computer equipment to complete daily work responsibilities.
● Ability to operate copy machines, telephone, calculator, and general office equipment.
● Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb, or walk for various lengths of time throughout the day.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.