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Event Staff, Holiday Experience (Seasonal, Retail and Bar)

Salary

$41k

Min Experience

1 years

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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About the role

Help Bring the Winter Magic to Life! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and guest-focused individuals to join our team for Magical Winter Nights - a spectacular after-hours holiday event that transforms the Museum into a glowing celebration of light, sound and surprise.  
 
We’re hiring Seasonal Event Staff to work across Retail and Bar areas throughout the experience. If you love creating memorable experiences, thrive in fast-paced event environments, and bring a positive attitude, we want to hear from you! 
 
This is a seasonal, temporary position running from November 3, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Shift times will be start in the afternoon/evening and range from 6-8 hours. Perfect for someone with a passion for events, customer service, and a touch of holiday magic! 
 
Job Class: Three-Quarter Time, Seasonal
Hiring Range: $20/hour
Work Schedule: 4 days per week, 30-32 hours. Evenings, holidays and weekends required. 

Essential Duties

  • Deliver excellent customer service throughout the event.
  • Serve premixed drinks, wine, beer and hot chocolate to guests promptly and efficiently
  • Complete merchandise sales accurately and efficiently
  • Engage and assist guests on the sales floor to ensure they are finding items and assist with purchasing needs.
  • Actively tags merchandise, restocks and merchandises stock as needed.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar and retail areas 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent work experience
  • 6 months’ experience in a fast-paced restaurant or retail environment
  • Ability to pass required certification for liquor handling
  • Magic Winter Nights is an evening event. Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required including December 24, December 31, and January 1, 2026.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

  • Basic cash handling or point-of-sale experience
  • Experience working special events 
  • A positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for creating joyful, memorable guest experiences
  • Opportunity to participate in tip sharing with other event staff  

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, October 17th.  Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.
 

About the company

Mission Be a catalyst! Ignite our community’s passion for nature and science. Vision The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. Core Values •We love science. •We are curious, creative, and playful. •We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future. •We think critically and act with empathy.

Skills

Point of Sale
Cash Handling