Omaha Children's Museum

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$31k

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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part-time

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About the role

Job Title: Imagination Crew

Employment Status: PT / Seasonal

Location: Onsite

Department: Guest Experience
Reports To: Senior Guest Experience Manager

Start Date: May 26, 2026


We value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. OCM encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Mission: To engage the imagination and create excitement about learning.

Who We Are: Omaha Children’s Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven nonprofit that has enriched the lives of children for 50 years. We believe that behind every great organization are great people, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the passion, creativity, and diversity of the community we serve. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision and want to make a meaningful impact through our mission.

OCM is a vibrant, hands-on environment created to spark curiosity and inspire creativity through engaging exhibits, workshops, and events. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, educational, and joyful space that supports every child’s learning and growth. Our mission extends far beyond our walls—we strive to be a trusted community hub for early childhood development, partnering with childcare providers, teens, young parents, and early childhood advocates to support and strengthen the families of our region.

Position Summary: Imagination Crew members support a variety of interactive roles throughout the Museum, including operating exhibits such as Susie’s Station train, facilitating activities on the interactive LED floor, assisting children with sorting and matching in the Hy-Vee Grocery Store exhibit, and encouraging exploration of the Super Gravitron. In addition, team members maintain a positive and engaging learning environment by resetting, cleaning, and organizing hands-on exhibits throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities:

40% - Engage guests in play-based learning experience throughout the museum

  • Individually interact with Guests to provide a personalized experience within the museum and meet their needs
  • Ensure the safety of all guests and staff
  • Work with leadership on ways to utilize play-based learning initiatives to create engaging interactions with guests
  • Address issues that arise from guest concerns, as appropriate

30% - Perform daily operations needed to operate museum successfully and safely 

  • Conduct daily safety checks of exhibits and guest-facing spaces and report any concerns to management.
  • Perform open and closing checklists
  • Perform required daily cleanings of exhibit pieces, components, and costumes
  • Notify management of any supply needs in a timely manner
  • Assist in preparing the Museum for upcoming special events, including setting up decorations and creating sample crafts.
  • Follow all internal protocol for opening and closing museum, including some rentals and special events

30% - Regularly assist in the resetting of exhibit components for museum guests

  • Regularly replace exhibit components after guests finish playing with them
  • Restock exhibit components when items are worn out and need replacing
  • Communicate the condition of the museum and its exhibits to appropriate departments to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • High Energy
  • Sound decision making
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive and adaptable attitude that contributes to the success of Team OCM
  • A desire to initiate conversations with guests of all ages
  • Demonstrate a willingness to actively engage in play to support a positive and interactive experience for children of all ages.
  • High level of accountability including punctuality and dependability
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Ability to learn new skills and acquire knowledge on new exhibits, programs, and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills while interacting with guests and team members
  • Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying and completing tasks and supporting team operations.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

 

Physical Qualification: 

  • Stand and walk for extended periods to engage with visitors and program participants
  • Navigate different areas of the Museum to assist visitors and ensure a positive experience
  • Bend, stoop, and reach, crawl, climb, pinch, grasp
  • Perform repetitive tasks, including administrative work and designing resources using computer software programs
  • Push or pull equipment, such as a small flatbed and wheeled cases
  • Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds

 

 

Compensation: $15.00 / hour; not eligible for benefits
 

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@ocm.org. 


To Apply 

Please follow the application steps on our website or submit your cover letter and resume via email to HR@ocm.org, and include the job role in the subject line. 

About the company

Provides interactive educational exhibits and programs for children.

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communication skills
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