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Director of Advancement

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is seeking a full-time Director of Advancement to lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of its corporate, foundation, public, and community donors.

The Director should be innovative, organized, and passionate about Knock Knock’s vital mission to be the community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play for all children in the Capital Region, particularly the increasing population of children growing up in underserved environments.

The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to lead a small and efficient development team comprised of a Development Manager and shared Database Coordinator and volunteers to maximize the goodwill and positive momentum from Knock Knock Grand Re-opening as a vital and necessary educational resource for the Capital Region. As a member of Knock Knock’s leadership team, the Director of Advancement will excel in collaborating in person with other staff members, Board members, and other community leaders.

Maker Shop/Art Garden Program Staff

Our Learning Innovation Team is looking for a dedicated, whimsical, engaging, and some times a little goofy part-time staff person to work as needed between 15 and 20 hours weekly, primarily on the weekends in the Maker Shop or Art Garden.  The candidate will also provide pop-up activities in the museum and Big Back Yard as needed. 

Learning Zone Specialist

Calling all makers, creators, and adventurers! Forget a desk and stuffy cubicle and step inside an office filled with paint, drills, robots, a grocery store, bubble playground, and more. If you’re looking for a little bit of chaos and a lot of learning, look no further than Knock Knock Children’s Museum!

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is looking for several part-time Learning Zone Specialists to carry out its mission as a community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play. This position will work between 15-29 hours per week in our 18 learning zones engaging children ages 0-8 and their grown-ups.

The ideal candidates must enjoy interacting with children, display enthusiasm and patience, and have a positive attitude to provide an excellent experience for children and their caregivers. Learning Zone Specialists will be mentored by senior Learning Innovation staff.

Front Desk and Visitor Services Specialist

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is looking for several part-time Front Desk and Visitor Service Specialists to carry out its mission as a community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play. This position will work between 15-29 hours per week in all areas of the museum with children, ages 0-8, and their grown-ups.

The ideal candidates must enjoy interacting with children, display enthusiasm and patience, and have a positive attitude to provide an excellent experience greeting children and their caregivers. The Front Desk and Visitor Service Specialists will be mentored by senior Learning Innovation staff.

Birthday Party Specialist

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is seeking a Part-Time Birthday Party Specialist. The Birthday Party Specialist will be responsible for the organization and implementation of all birthday parties that take place at the museum. It is the responsibility of the Birthday Party Specialist to provide an exceptional experience for Knock Knock birthday party guests. Working under the supervision of the Event Coordinator, this position will be critical in building the reputation of the birthday party program and establishing long-term revenue growth for the organization.

The ideal candidate must be organized, energetic, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude in order to provide clients with the highest level of customer service. In addition to supervising all birthday party guests, this position is responsible for leading birthday activities with groups of up to 20 children. This position will be expected to work weekday and weekend birthday parties.

The Birthday Party Specialist will report directly to the Event Coordinator. The Birthday Party Specialist will also be responsible for party inventory, cake ordering fulfillment, pre-and post-party room preparation, management of playworker per party, and guest follow-up communications.

Curator of Cleanliness

Calling all Curators of Cleanliness. Step inside a children’s museum filled with paint, drills, robots, a grocery store, bubble playground, and more. If you’re looking for a little bit of chaos and a lot of learning. Look no further than Knock Knock Children’s Museum!

Knock Knock Children’s Museum is looking for  2 part-time Curators of Cleanliness to carry out its mission as a community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play.   This position will work between 20 – 30 hours per week in the museum.

The ideal candidates must enjoy children, display enthusiasm and patience, and have a positive attitude to support an excellent experience for children and their caregivers.  The Curator of Cleanliness will be mentored by Floor Manager.