Come Play with Us! Acclaimed Children’s Museum seeks partners in play.
We are a not-for-profit learning laboratory that inspires children and adults through interdisciplinary, hands-on, fun experiences, located in Garden City, New York.
Please send your resume and cover letter indicating the position of interest to: Human Resources Department, Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530; (516)302-8188 (fax); or via e-mail to hr@licm.org. No phone calls, please.
Long Island Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Positions
Educator (Part Time/Weekends)
This position will interact with children, parents and adult caregivers on a daily basis in a vibrant and inspiring environment. Educators will lead school and/or camp group tours through the Museum.
The ideal candidate will have excellent “people,” communication and customer service skills. Candidate must be able to work independently while still being a team player. Bachelor’s degree and previous experience with children a plus. No relocation expenses provided. Compensation: $12 per hour.
Work schedule: Weekdays: Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Additional days/hours are possible.
Children’s Educational Birthday Party Host (Part Time/ Evenings and Weekends)
This position will interact with children, parents and adult caregivers by facilitating fun and educational children’s birthday parties.
The Birthday Party “Host” is responsible for:
• Greeting birthday families and their guests
• Implementing party activities and demonstrations
• Encouraging children to participate
• Serving party food and cake
• Party set-up and clean-up.
The ideal candidate will have excellent “people,” communication and customer service skills, be highly active with guests, keep pace with party activities and exude the perfect balance of professionalism and fun. Compensation: $14.50 to $19 per hour (depending on party level/theme)
Work schedule: Weekends and/or nights. Parties are held Wednesdays through Fridays, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Weekends from 10 a.m. – 3p.m. Individual parties are usually 1.5 hours with half hour of set-up and half hour of clean-up. Parties are scheduled on a per diem basis, according to staff party expertise and availability, as well as party bookings.