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From time to time a position, either full or part-time, will open up and become available at The Children's Museum. When this occurs, the position will be posted on this page and will include a position description and contact information.

Customer Service Associate

Weekend Manager of Guest Services

 

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Position #1

Customer Service Associate

 

Send completed application and/or cover letter and résumé to (no phone calls):

              The Children's Museum of Cleveland             

              Attn: Human Resources

              10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH  44106

             

              Fax: 216-791-8838

              Email: hr@clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

 

The Children's Museum of Cleveland seeks candidates for the position of Customer Service Associate. This position represents the Museum to our guests and is responsible for staffing the
front desk, answering phones and transferring calls, and conducting sales of admissions,
memberships, and gift shop merchandise. The Customer Service Associate also assists in straightening and maintaining exhibits. The ideal candidate must be outgoing and enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children and families. Customer service must be a priority.
Salary range $7-$7.50/hr.

 

Customer Service Associate duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Answer phones in a professional and pleasant manner.

  • Provide accurate information about Museum including, but not limited to, admission fees, hours of operation, events and programs, birthday parties, directions, and exhibits.

  • Transfer calls to the appropriate staff member.

  • Operate cash register(s) in an accurate and efficient manner.

  • Enter correct admission fees, codes, coupons, and merchandise amounts.

  • Properly record payment and provide accurate change to customer.

  • Correctly operate data capture (credit card) machines.

  • Provide accurate information to visitors regarding Museum exhibits and policies.

  • Promote the sale of Museum memberships.

  • Maintain Museum exhibits.

  • Clean and straighten exhibit components throughout the day as needed.

  • Wipe tables and sweeps floors in concession area maintaining a neat and clean area.

  • Remove trash left in exhibits and place recyclable materials in appropriate containers.

  • Assist Museum guests as needed.

Qualified applicants must possess the following traits and characteristics:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Mathematical ability.

  • Enjoy working with children and families.

  • Dependability, flexibility and adaptability.

  • Initiative.

  • Willingness to learn, take direction and follow procedures.

  • A positive attitude.

Time Requirements:

This position is part-time, 9 a.m. to 5 :30 p.m., up to 24 hours per week. Hours are variable and will include weekdays, weekends and holidays. Salary is $7.00 to $7.50 per hour based on experience. Occasional evenings and independent travel to offsite locations may be required.

Please note: All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in The Children's Museum of Cleveland Competencies listed below as applied to the position. Customer Service includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability includes teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.


 

Position #2

Weekend Manager of Guest Services

 

As Weekend Manager you are the representative of the Museum to every guest that enters the building. Must be a self-motivated team player, able to provide exceptional guest services to both children and families. Responsibilities: manage front-of-house operations; supervise part-time staff; assist with birthday parties; maintain Museum exhibits. Management, retail and/or sales experience required. Salary range $12-$14/hr. Mail, fax, or email cover letter, résumé, and application to (no phone calls):

 

          The Children's Museum of Cleveland

          Attn: Human Resources             

          10730 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH  44106

         

          Fax: 216.791.8838

          Email: hr@clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

 

Essential Guest Services responsibilities:

  • Open and close Museum on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Open and close registers in an accurate and efficient manner printing all reports as required. Monitors and reconciles daily receipts in addition to reserve monies maintained in safe.

  • Supervise and support cashiers, Guest Services floor staff, and volunteers. Fills in upon staff absence.

  • Maintain Museum exhibits, including straightening, cleaning and disinfecting of exhibit components, including cleaning of children’s spilled food/drink, bodily fluids, etc., throughout the day and at closing. Suggest improvements as needed.

  • Takes charge of any emergency/injury situations occurring in the museum.

  • Monitors breaks.

  • Enforces Guest Services uniform policy.

  • Facilitate successful execution of Birthday Party reservations. Act as host to ensure guest satisfaction on day of party.

  • Promote sales of memberships.

  • Assist with special events (i.e. Parade the Circle, Fall for the Circle, etc.).

Qualified applicants must possess the following traits and characteristics:

  • College degree and/or work experience involving guest services, management, retail and/or sales.

  • Ability to interact positively with young children and their families.

  • Outstanding managerial and organizational abilities.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as collaborative skills to work with staff across the Museum.

  • Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite and Email.

  • Ability to travel independently to off-site events, activities and training opportunities.

  • Requires the ability to manage people and projects in a creative and fast-paced professional environment. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.

  • Requires excellent problem solving skills.

  • A persistent self-motivator who can work with minimal oversight and achieve team goals on a consistent basis.

  • Requires an individual who is committed to providing exceptional customer service to children and their families.

Please note: All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in The Children's Museum of Cleveland Competencies listed below as applied to the position. Customer Service includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability includes teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.

 

 
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