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The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking a high energy team player for the role of Admissions & Programs Coordinator at the Spartanburg location. The Coordinator will liase among guests, internal leadership, community partners, education leaders, and stakeholders to maximize museum attendance and create an innovative and inviting experience for all visitors. Tasks will involve coordinating, championing, and executing in-museum programs appropriate for TCMU-Spartanburg’s audience of children ages 6 and under; overseeing daily admissions/ticketing, retails, and in-house membership purchases; providing superior customer services to all guests, projecting positive image of museum; and assisting with the management of museum volunteers. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience in educational programming with an emphasis on Early Childhood education; customer service experience or related field involving such interactions; ability to work a flexible schedule with weekend hours; and strong organization and technical skills. Additionally, they should possess personal attributes including the ability to multi-task, think critically, support objectives with curiosity and innovation, and communicate with proficiency. Interested candidates should submit a completed employee application along with their resume to esobeski@tcmupstate.org. 

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking a candidate to fill the part time position of  Guest Services Associate. The Guest Services Associate will act as an ambassador to the museum, providing guests with required assistance, while creating a positive and memorable experience. This individual will handle daily admissions and ticketing purchases; provide inviting and welcoming experience to incoming guests; cover retail store register; and support guest services team through sales and inventory upkeep. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one-year experience in customer service field and hold strong technology and organization skills. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays and weekends. Interested candidates should submit a completed employee application and resume to esobeski@tcmupstate.org.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking a candidate to fill the part time position of Programs Associate. The programs associate will handle daily programs tasks and serve as support to the Programs Team. This individual will work actively in museum galleries to expand spontaneous learning opportunities that engage the entire family; assist with storytime, Spark!Lab, Open Arts programs as needed; and deliver collaborative and innovative solutions that result in extraordinary customer service. Additionally the Programs Associate will assist with preparing materials, patrolling and cleaning exhibits while interacting with guests, and assist with camp planning and facilitation. The ideal candidate should have a minimum one year experience in customer service or related field with a flexible schedule including weekend hours. The candidate should also be adept at problem solving and versed in using emotional intelligence interacting with colleagues, children and the general public. Interested candidates should submit a completed employee application and resume to esobeski@tcmupstate.org.

The Development Specialist will lead and take initiative in supporting fundraising activities from all sources (sponsors, donors, legislative); cultivate and steward external relationships to increase financial donations; assist with planning and execution of fundraising events and work directly with management and development team to manage project workflow and oversee day to day milestones for projects including maintaining an accurate donor database and following proper procedures. The specialist will research and identify prospective new individual, corporate, and foundation donors; proactively initiate sponsorship and funding; and cultivate relationships to sustain longterm giving; drive for sustainable funding sources for operating, project, and exhibit strategies; maintain Development database for all data entry, gift processing, reports and recording of accurate interactions with donors and donor information; develop, achieve, and surpass fundraising goals that support the museum’s day to day operations and longterm financial sustainability; and assist grantwriter with research, preparation and submission of grant applications to private and corporate foundations and governmental entities. The ideal candidate will have three years+ of development experience in nonprofit organization, major gift solicitation experience, and familiarity with grant writing (25% success rate) and external relationships with all levels of leadership amongst industry, civic, and private individuals. A bachelor’s degree is required. Interested candidates should submit a completed employee application, cover letter and resume to esobeski@tcmupstate.org.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is hiring for the part-time position of Birthday Party Associate. The Associate will be responsible for providing an excellent experience for all party participants by overseeing and managing the completion of safe, fun and thorough birthday parties, resulting in a successfully delivered product. Tasks will include managing supply orders and catering, training party hosts, tearing down and setting up for parties, communicating with party families, and ensuring excellent customer service. The candidate should have 1-3 years of direct customer service experience, with the ability to work a flexible schedule, predominantly Friday-Sunday. The individual should possess strong emotional intelligence, strong written and verbal communication skills, and be a team player with high energy ethics. Interested candidates should submit a completed employee application, cover letter and resume to esobeski@tcmupstate.org.