Careers
ARE YOU…
Enthusiastic about learning?
Looking for a creative work environment?
Eager to inspire children and caregivers?
Interested in joining an organization that serves the community?
A hard-working, positive and compassionate team-player?
WE ARE…
Diverse, fun, and collaborative individuals.
A team with a variety of professional experiences, personal backgrounds, and skillsets.
The 7th largest children’s museum in the nation.
An educational resource for the Upstate and beyond.
Mission-focused and enthusiastic about creating accessible opportunities for all children.
Our Core Values
We WOW our visitors.
We achieve excellence TOGETHER.
We embody a spirit of PHILANTHROPY.
We WONDER.
We BREAK barriers.
We are COMPASSIONATE problem solvers.
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join our team. TCMU is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more about our open positions below & apply today!
Senior Director of Visitor Experience (Sr. Dir. – VE)
Location: Greenville, SC
Do you have a passion for curiosity, creativity, and making memories? At The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU), we’re all about sparking lifelong learning through play, and we’re on the lookout for a Senior Director of Visitor Experience to help us lead the charge!
As a vital community resource, TCMU spans 95,000+ square feet across two locations, offering programs, exhibits, and experiences that delight families and schools. This role oversees Guest Services, Facilities & Exhibits, Retail, and Programs, ensuring every visitor’s experience is safe, seamless, and full of wonder.
What You’ll Do:
- Bring big ideas and smart strategies to enhance visitor experiences across all departments.
- Keep our spaces safe, efficient, and cutting-edge with long-term planning and smart decision-making.
- Lead an incredible team of directors to deliver top-notch exhibits, programs, and retail experiences.
- Work hand-in-hand with the CEO on initiatives that grow TCMU’s impact in our community and beyond.
What We’re Looking For:
- A strategic leader with experience managing diverse teams and operations in a mission-driven organization.
- Someone who can juggle budgets, goals, and creative problem-solving with ease.
- A visionary who believes in the power of play to inspire learning.
- Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree or nonprofit experience earns bonus points!
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to shape the future of a beloved community hub while working in a dynamic, playful environment. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of families.
Ready to jump in? Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Let’s create a world of wonder together!
Director of Brand and Communications
Location: Greenville, SC
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for connecting communities? The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) is looking for a Director of Brand and Communications to lead our marketing, communications, and community engagement strategies. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is perfect for a visionary leader ready to amplify TCMU’s mission of sparking curiosity and learning through play!
About Us:
TCMU is a vital community resource, inspiring families with 95,000+ square feet of museum magic across two locations. From innovative exhibits to engaging programs, we’re all about delivering joyful, memorable experiences to families and schools.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and execute dynamic strategies to grow TCMU’s brand and increase museum visitation.
- Manage TCMU’s digital presence across social media, email, and web platforms, ensuring every touchpoint sparks connection and curiosity.
- Lead creative storytelling through press releases, marketing campaigns, and collateral that celebrate TCMU’s impact.
- Collaborate with external vendors, media outlets, and partners to ensure seamless delivery of all marketing efforts.
- Analyze marketing performance and audience trends, adjusting strategies to stay ahead of the game.
- Support community events, partnerships, and outreach efforts to strengthen TCMU’s presence in the Upstate.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, and digital/print media.
- Proven leadership in managing teams and cross-departmental projects.
- Expertise in digital advertising platforms, email marketing tools, and design software (WordPress, Google Ads, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative, self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
At TCMU, no two days are the same! You’ll lead exciting, meaningful work while enjoying a creative and supportive team environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact on families and children.
Ready to Tell Our Story?
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Let’s create a world of curiosity and play together!
Spartanburg Associate
Part–time, Non-Exempt
Spartanburg Museum location
Must have flexible schedule
$12-15/hr
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking a Spartanburg Associate to assist in supporting the mission to ignite a community of compassionate problem solvers through intentional and inclusive play. Serving over 250,000 visitors a year, TCMU has locations in Greenville and Spartanburg, houses hands-on exhibits supporting learning through play, and provides robust programming and outreach opportunities to the Upstate SC community.
Major Responsibilities
- Liase among guest, internal leadership, community partners, education leaders, and stakeholders to maximize museum attendance and create innovative and inviting experience for all visitors.
- Coordinate, champion and execute in museum/outreach programs, appropriate for audience of children ages 6 and under
- Oversee daily admissions/ticketing, store and in house membership purchases
Predominant Tasks
- Liaise with Greenville team to oversee Spartanburg daily operations at admissions, working with PO systems, selling retail, managing visitors, answering phones and on-site inquiries.
- Act as a museum ambassador, providing guests with assistance, resolving, escalating, and/or reporting major issues to TCMU leadership.
- Identify volunteer/intern needs.
- Ensure TCMU policies and procedures are in place and followed.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience in educational programming, with an emphasis in Early Childhood education (preferred)
- Customer service or related field experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Flexible Schedule, including evening and weekend hours
Experience
- Adept at problem solving and versed in using emotional intelligence interacting with colleagues, children and the general public.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Basic math
- Ability to master proprietary software managing various TCMU systems.
Personal Attributes
- Team player, high energy and ethics, able to flourish in fast paced environment with confidence.
- Ability to multi-task, think critically, and drive process and operational improvements.
- Great interpersonal skills dealing with internal teams, children, families, community members.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and eye for process flow.
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Birthday Party Host
Part-time, Non-Exempt
Greenville Museum location
Flexible schedule, predominantly weekend availability
$10/hr
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is seeking a Birthday Party Host to assist in supporting the mission to ignite a community of compassionate problem solvers through intentional and inclusive play. Serving over 250,000 visitors a year, TCMU has locations in Greenville and Spartanburg, houses hands-on exhibits supporting learning through play, and provides robust programming and outreach opportunities to the Upstate SC community.
Major Responsibilities
- Create an inviting, festive environment for the birthday party children and family
- Oversee and manage completion of safe, fun and thorough birthday parties, resulting in a successfully delivered birthday party product
- Facilitate and/or lead desired activities for all birthday party guests
- Clean party rooms after use and communicate inventory needs to Birthday Party Coordinator
Predominant Tasks
- Create an inviting, festive environment for the birthday party children and family
- Oversee and manage completion of safe, fun and thorough birthday parties, resulting in a successfully delivered birthday party product
- Facilitate and/or lead desired activities for all birthday party guests
- Clean party rooms after use and communicate inventory needs to Birthday Party Coordinator
Qualifications
- Flexible schedule, predominantly weekend availability
Experience
- 1 year experience in children’s or family programming
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with Spotify
Personal Attributes
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Personable, friendly and able to manage conflicts, requirements of parents and families
- Ability to multi-task and situational lead, problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- Team player, high energy and ethics, able to confidently manage independently
- Organized and clean, with ability to keep birthday party rooms in excellent condition
Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
The TCMU Internship Program seeks to recruit, train, and retain committed interns who bring a variety of knowledge, life experiences, and skills to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate in order to better meet the needs of the visitors TCMU serves. Internship opportunities exist throughout the organization, from exhibit maintenance to event planning to host a wide variety of individuals.
Current openings include:
- Brand & Marketing Intern
- Facilities & Exhibits Intern
- Community Engagement Intern
- Development Intern
- Events Intern
- Retail Intern
Internship seasons run from August-December/January-May/May-August unless otherwise agreed upon by TCMU on a case-by-case basis. Openings for internships vary by season. Internships are not paid opportunities. Benefits include:
- TCMU Store discount
- Q&A panels with TCMU staff to learn what employers look for in strong candidates as well as other career readiness tips
- Invitations to TCMU staff meetings
- Opportunities to participate in professional development seminars
Please complete this application and send to [email protected] to be considered for an internship position at TCMU.
Chosen applicants are subject to a reference check and background check.
