Outdoor Experience Specialist

At the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, we believe in kid-powered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission, we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts, from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard, we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages and a supportive, rewarding and FUN work environment.  

The Children’s Museum has an opening for an Outdoor Experience Specialist to ensure a consistently safe, enjoyable and educational experience for all Museum guests in our outdoor exhibits, Joy Park and Adventure Forest. Alongside the leadership of the Outdoor Experience Coordinator, the Outdoor Experience Specialist is responsible for maintaining daily operations and works with a team to deliver the Museum’s mission through facilitation, programming and nature-based play experiences. Employees of the Children’s Museum are ambassadors of the Museum’s mission and brand, and commit to creating experiences for guests that are inspiring, curious, welcoming, playful, inventive and expert in nature.  

Position Specifications: Part-time, Tuesday- Thursday, 24 hours/week, with additional hours as needed to meet business needs for occasional weekends, evenings, holidays and events 

Rate: $20.30/hour (additional $1/hour for Spanish Bilingual proficiency) 

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time-off for vacation, sick days and four holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee assistance program, flexible spending account and short-term disability. Free parking, free family membership to the Museum, discount to the Museum Gift Shop and Café. 

Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• With the Outdoor Experience team, provide leadership and support to different areas of the Outdoor Experience, including Snow Days and Adventure Forest.  
• Develop and facilitate programs and experiences for public guests within Joy Park, Adventure Forest and Snow Days in alignment with the Museum’s mission that highlight the importance of open-ended, explorative, nature and play-based learning.  
• Train, model and lead best practices and expectations in outdoor play facilitation, operations and guest service for all staff in Joy Park, Snow Days and Adventure Forest.  
• With the Outdoor Experience team, lead the daily operations, including opening and closing procedures of the space.  
• Manage the storage of outdoor consumables, supplies and tools to ensure they meet educational goals.  
• Cross-train to support other exhibit spaces as needed.  
• Develop and implement programs based off community partnership and sponsor commitments. 
• Collect and track data related to attendance and evaluation for Joy Park, Adventure Forest and Snow Days. 
• Implement safety and security protocols, including evacuation procedures and severe weather policies. 
• Support outdoor seasonality initiative, and collaborate with the Outdoor Experience Coordinator and Teaching Kitchen staff to ensure maintenance and program development in conjunction with our garden.  
   

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the Museum’s mission, vision and values of diversity, equity, access and inclusion.  
• Ability to self-motivate and work with a high-performing team. 
• Ability to work with staff and public from diverse backgrounds.  
• Flexible and energetic.  
• Excellent problem solving skills. 
• Positive attitude in challenging situations.  
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage time effectively. 
• Ability to handle emergency situations with professionalism and competence. 

Qualifications 

• At least 18 years of age 
• Fluent English proficiency, strong writing and public speaking skills  
• Infant-Child First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to become certified 
• 1+ year of experience in customer service and/or hospitality, early childhood or related field 
• 1+ year of experience in planning and/or facilitating outdoor and nature-based educational experiences for children and families 

Desired Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Connection to community partnerships, networks and resources in related field 
• Spanish speaking and comprehension skills strongly desired 

Physical Requirements:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; move about the outside exhibit; ascend/descent and work within the exhibit; position self; communicate with guests. Some duties must be performed at height, and include ascending ladders, nets and navigating uneven surfaces and other challenge course elements. 
• The employee must occasionally move or transport up to 50 pounds and spend up to 90% of each day moving around the exhibit. The employee must be comfortable performing job functions outdoors and at height. 
• The ability to observe guest capacity and monitor for safety purposes. 

Application process: Please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00PM on August 9, 2024. 

The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. 

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age 40 and over, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.  

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Andrew Pasini (AndrewP@cmdenver.org) or Yasmin Diaz Mendias (YasminD@cmdenver.org) with Human Resources, 303-561-0138.