PlayHouse Floor Staff - Part-time

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;PEORIA PLAYHOUSE - PEORIA, IL/div divstrongPosition Type/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Part Time/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;$15.00 Hourly/div /div h4Description/h4pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongDuties/strong: Under the general supervision of the Visitor amp; Member Engagement Manager, the PlayHouse Floor Staff will be responsible for:/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Visitor Engagement amp; Customer Service:/span/span ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Welcome and interact with visitors, including the general public, school groups, birthday parties, and privately booked groups. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ensure a positive and engaging experience by answering questions about PlayHouse programs, ticket options, and museum offerings. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Promote and sell admissions, memberships, programs, and gift shop items. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Lead and facilitate play experiences through exhibits, workshops, and educational programs. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Assist with visitor check-in for workshops and events. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Maintain a thorough understanding of museum programs and operations./span/span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Exhibit amp; Facility Maintenance:/span/span ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Perform daily opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and resetting exhibits./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Conduct routine spot cleaning throughout the day and participate in weekly deep cleaning./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Report supply needs, exhibit repairs, or maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Assist in organizing and maintaining the front desk, exhibits, and museum spaces./span/span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Educational amp; Program Facilitation:/span/span ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Lead planned and impromptu group activities, special events, and workshops. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Prepare materials for educational programs, workshops, and off-site outreach. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Teach Home School and Scout programs in the maker space. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Assist visitors in the maker space, guiding them through the use of tools and materials to complete projects. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Conduct program evaluations by gathering visitor feedback./span/span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Administrative amp; Clerical Tasks:/span/span ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Perform cashier duties, handling cash, checks, and card transactions. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Answer and direct phone calls, complete data entry, and assist with clerical tasks. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Process in-kind donations of craft and carpentry materials./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions./span/span/li /ul /li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Exhibit an understanding and promotion of PlayHouse's mission and core values in all areas of work and interactions. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; support all aspects of the Park District's safety program./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Perform all other duties as assigned./span/span/li /ul p /p pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongEssential Functions/strong: Physically able to manage a group of children and families in the PlayHouse space and outdoors.  The work requires periodic physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment, and materials typical of the hospitality industry.  Prolonged standing, bending, stooping and ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds are required on a periodic basis.  Must be able to bend at waist and knees in order to file and stock.  The indoor work environment is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated./span/span/ph4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"stronguEducation/u/strong: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Some college is preferred.  Experience in a similar role may be substituted for all or part of the educational requirements. /span/span/p pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"stronguExperience/u/strong: Experience working with children in some capacity, formally or informally.  Experience or desire to work with a highly diverse audience in a busy atmosphere.  Successful completion of school science classes or the ability to learn science concepts on the job.  A background in education, art, or early childhood development is a plus./span/span/p pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"stronguKnowledge and Ability/u/strong: /span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to work with others to make sure programs and other educational offerings are enjoyable and successful. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Interest in and commitment to educational best practices. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a minimal degree of supervisory oversight./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Must be able to work with children of all ages, as well as adults. /span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Must show interest in children and families./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to arrive on time at locations around Peoria./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Must have excellent customer service, problem solving and organizational skills/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to maintain focus and professional demeanor in a highly demanding atmosphere./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork and positive energy among staff and volunteers./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the general public./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and innovation./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers/span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Interest and commitment to the mission of the Peoria PlayHouse and the welfare of local children and families./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and innovation./span/span/li lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Ideal candidates should show interest and ability to cross-train in other positions, such as Admissions Attendant, Playologist, and Maker Playologist in Real Tools./span/span/li /ul p /p pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongPerks/strong:/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities./span/span/li /ul p /p p style="text-align:center;"span style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.  /span/span/p p style="text-align:center;"span style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  /span/span/p p style="text-align:center;"span style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER./span/span/p