OPS Playologist

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POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title:  Technical and Paraprofessional
Working Title:  Pensacola Children's Museum Playologist

Department:  UWF Historic Trust
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $15 - $15.50 per hour
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Position interacts with the public on a daily basis and requires excellent customer service skills. The primary job responsibility is to facilitate learning through play at the Pensacola Children’s Museum. Position is responsible for developing and/or delivering educational programming to visitors to the Museum. Position is up to 29 hours per week with shifts from 9:30-4:15, Tuesday through Saturday. Playologist will provide the facilitation of play throughout the museum’s exhibits when not offering programs and presentations. Assist with daily cleaning of the museum exhibits and Party Space. Responsible for the preparation and storage of program materials. Assists with birthday parties. Ability to work with a variety of ages and abilities. Must be self-motivated, energetic and creative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with developing and delivering educational programs. Previous experience working with children in informal education is a plus. Appreciates the value of the power of play. Enthusiastic about working in a children’s museum. Creates a positive environment for visitors and staff. Able to speak effectively to the public to groups up to 25 people.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience with developing and delivering educational programs. Previous experience working with children in informal education is a plus. Appreciates the value of the power of play. Enthusiastic about working in a children’s museum. Creates a positive environment for visitors and staff. Able to speak effectively to the public to groups up to 25 people.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email [email protected].

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  9:30 - 4:15
FTE:  0.70
Closing Date:  12/31/2026