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!
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]
Director of Facilities & Exhibits
Full-time, experienced, exempt position, Monday- Friday
Greenville Museum location
$50,000-$75,000
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) seeks to add a key contributor to their leadership team – Director of Facilities and Exhibits! In support of TCMU’s mission and values, dedicated to play-based learning in the museum’s interactive exhibits and programs for all children, this hands-on position oversees all aspects of building maintenance, equipment (systems) operations, exhibit components and grounds for both facilities (Greenville & Spartanburg).
Working within our engaging team environment, the ideal candidate leads an experienced facilities’ team through daily operations and special projects (fabricating exhibits), applying your solid administrative (computer), organization and communication skills. This full-time position, working Mon – Fri with weekend flexibility, is eligible for our competitive and rewarding benefits package.
- Competitive wage where hard work and dedication are rewarded
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, disability and life offerings
- Paid Time Off [accrues immediately upon hire]
- 401k Plan with 3 % company match.
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
Your experience and background must include:
- an aptitude for quick and effective problem solving, preventative maintenance planning, attention to detail, and technical aptitude in repair, electronics, woodworking, painting, and trade skills
- overseeing all aspects of facilities management, supporting an engaging and collaborative environment, communicating effectively (written and verbally)
- leading and managing staff schedules, work orders and daily responsibilities for efficient maintenance response times
- developing project plans for significant facilities’ projects to include exhibit fabrication; identify and managing qualified vendors, develop contracts, and monitor vendor work
- managing departmental operating budget, collaborating on short and long-term budgeting for facility’s needs
- knowledge and skill for using hand tools, electrical tools and other equipment; climb ladders, carry materials, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling and lifting to 40 pounds (periodically)
- project management, interpreting exhibit drawings, contribute to and coordinate exhibit fabrication while timely communicating progress
- solid administrative experience with excellent communication skills; utilizing computer programs in managing daily operations
- 5+ years’ experience in facilities management with 2+ years supervisory experience working in a team setting where a high degree of daily communication is required
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Please send cover letter and resume to careers@tcmupstate.org
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 (closed for Fall 2024)
- Facilities & Exhibits Intern
- Volunteer & Community Engagement Intern
- Development Intern
- Special Events Intern
- Programs 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.
