Marbles Kids Museum

Learning Engagement Coordinator

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity 

At Marbles, every program is an opportunity to ignite imagination and create meaningful learning moments for children and families. We are seeking a passionate Learning Engagement Coordinator responsible for coordinating and delivering facilitated learning programming in the museum, including Family STEM Club, Ready Set School, Masterminds, Summer Camp Pre-K Lead, Guest Star Fitness, and offsite Saturday events. In addition, they play a key role in leading a Guest Star Scientists Program.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver facilitated hands-on, play-based daily programming and activities geared towards children ages 0-11, with occasional delivery at off-site locations.
• Coordinate with sponsors and other external partners to deliver and support engaging programs and activities.
• Lead and assist with learning events, including but, not limited to planning food, activities, and setting up and breaking down events.
• Coordinate and lead Guest Star Scientist Program in coordination with external partners.
• Provide exceptional, proactive customer service by initiating and engaging in interactions with museum guests.
• Collect and share data, including but not limited to programmatic surveys and participation numbers on museum programs and events.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Train and supervise interns and volunteers involved in the programs this role facilitates.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience delivering engaging learning experiences for children (0-11 years old) and creating inspiring environments is ideal.
• 2 years of experience in early childhood development and play-based learning preferred.
• Proven ability to initiate, prioritize, organize, and execute multiple projects at a time. 
• Demonstrated ability to share creative, fresh ideas. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Exposure to a noisy and crowded atmosphere.
• May need to walk between two buildings with some outdoor exposure.
• Schedule is generally Tuesday-Saturday with flexibility required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  

• Health Savings and flexible spending accounts  

• Life and AD&D insurance  

• Short and Long-Term Disability  

• Parking benefits and GoTriangle Bus Pass 

• Paid time off for 17 vacation days and 9 holidays  

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401k program with employer matching after a waiting period  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts  

• Fitness Benefits 

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at ojohnson@marbleskidsmuseum.org or 919-857-1069.

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.