Careers at KCM
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Open Positions
- Art Studio Facilitator
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/art-studio-facilitator/
Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Manager of EducationKohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide experiences and memories to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. Through our museum space in Glenview, IL, we offer engaging learning environments featuring interactive exhibits and programs that encourage young children to become effective learners through play. As part of our commitment to ensuring that every child has access to the best learning experiences possible, we extend our footprint throughout the Chicagoland area through outreach programs, traveling exhibits, and partnering with educators to inspire meaningful change in the education of young children.
The Art Studio Facilitator is responsible for optimizing the visitor experience in the art studio and exhibit areas by providing expertise in early childhood (ages 0-8 years) and adult education in the arts.
- Development Associate
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/development-associate-2/
Hours: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Individual GivingThe Development Associate provides professional administrative support to the Offices of the President and CEO and the VP of Development, with oversight by the Director of Individual Giving. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, manage logistics, create a welcoming atmosphere, prepare professional reports and documents, and use good judgement and critical thinking skills to offer solutions to issues while projecting a high degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Development Operations Manager
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/development-operations-manager/
Hours: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Institutional Giving and Development OperationsThe Development Associate provides professional administrative support to the Offices of the President and CEO and the VP of Development, with oversight by the Director of Individual Giving. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, manage logistics, create a welcoming atmosphere, prepare professional reports and documents, and use good judgement and critical thinking skills to offer solutions to issues while projecting a high degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Education Assistant Manager
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/education-assistant-manager/
Hours: Full-time
Reports To: Manager of EducationThe Education Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring a quality visitor experience in the museum program and exhibit areas, teaches museum workshops to school groups and childcare groups, and develops and trains staff on age-appropriate program activities. Additionally, this role assists with managerial responsibilities for Education Specialists I and II, Art Studio Facilitators, and Play Facilitators.
- Exhibit Guide
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/exhibit-guide/
Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Manager of Visitor ExperienceThe Exhibit Guide supports a safe and fun visitor experience through core operational duties, including opening and closing of the seasonal exhibits and experiences, managing the cleanliness of those exhibits and assisting patrons with any questions or issues as they arise.
- Mobile Learning Lab/Popup Museum Facilitator
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/mobile-learning-lab-popup-museum-facilitator/
Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Community Engagement ManagerThe Pop-Up Museum Facilitator is responsible for providing an engaging and educational experience for all visitors of the Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum. The Facilitator supports a safe and fun environment through core operational duties, including engaging young learners through developmentally appropriate practices to enhance their experience, assisting with opening and closing of the Mobile Learning Lab and Pop-Up Museum, managing the cleanliness of the exhibits and assisting patrons with any questions or issues as they arise.
- Summer Youth Art Intern
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https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/careers/summer-youth-employment-in-the-arts-intern/
Hours: Part-time
Reports To: Manager of EducationKohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago is accepting applications for our Summer Youth Art (IACA) Internship from high school students to intern in our Art Studio from June to August. Accepted students will gain real life experience working with children from birth to age 8, engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities in the Adventures in Art Studio.
Interested students should have a demonstrated interest in the arts and enjoy working with children. The Art Studio internship will be approximately 70 hours, 10 hours per week for 7 weeks beginning June 2025 and is a paid internship. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in May, 2025.