Jobs
We are looking for professional, positive and team-oriented individuals to join Children’s Hands-On
Museum! Enrich the lives of children and families by joining our staff today. Retirees and students
welcome.
Why work at CHOM? It’s a special place filled with the joy of children, and serves as a resource for
parents, caregivers, and educators. Each employee and volunteer play a role in helping the Children’s
Hands-On Museum meet its mission to provide a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity,
creativity and shared discovery.
Our employees are at the heart of the Children’s Museum experience, whether you work directly with
visitors or in one of the many capacities that support visitor experiences. We are committed to the fair
treatment of our valued employees and volunteers and are an equal opportunity employer.
►Job Application
►Completed application, cover letter and resume may be emailed to charlotte@chomonline.org or mailed or hand
delivered to Children’s Hands-On Museum / Attention: Charlotte Gibson 2213 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa AL 35401
No phone calls please.
Children’s Hands-On Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. If offered employment a
background check will be required.
Museum! Enrich the lives of children and families by joining our staff today. Retirees and students
welcome.
Why work at CHOM? It’s a special place filled with the joy of children, and serves as a resource for
parents, caregivers, and educators. Each employee and volunteer play a role in helping the Children’s
Hands-On Museum meet its mission to provide a dynamic learning experience that stimulates curiosity,
creativity and shared discovery.
Our employees are at the heart of the Children’s Museum experience, whether you work directly with
visitors or in one of the many capacities that support visitor experiences. We are committed to the fair
treatment of our valued employees and volunteers and are an equal opportunity employer.
►Job Application
►Completed application, cover letter and resume may be emailed to charlotte@chomonline.org or mailed or hand
delivered to Children’s Hands-On Museum / Attention: Charlotte Gibson 2213 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa AL 35401
No phone calls please.
Children’s Hands-On Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. If offered employment a
background check will be required.
Positions Available |
Administrative Assistant:
Full time position. Part-time may be considered. Starting $35,000 with benefits.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications include:
► High school diploma or the equivalent required; college degree or higher education preferred; may
substitute relevant experience for educational background. Experience in non-profit organizations a
plus.
►Enthusiasm for our mission to provide learning through play to children, families and students.
►Independent thinking skills; diplomacy; flexible thinking; powerful organizational and time
management skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
►Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects; ability to work with minimal supervision.
►Excellent written and oral communication skills.
►Strong database management skills; intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Canva, and Publisher (Publisher may also be learned on the job). Ability to filter, sort, create, organize,
merge data in Excel and Word. Experience in CRM donor management systems preferred; experience
with Altru by Blackbaud a plus.
►High energy and interest while effectively interacting with staff, volunteers, donors, board members
and the general public discussing problems or needs while handling concerns and issues tactfully,
courteously and effectively
►Ability to work within a flexible team environment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
►General office and administrative assistance for the Executive Director and work with Board of
Directors as needed.
►Assist in fundraising events, preparation, bulk and small mailings
►Maintain accurate donation records, acknowledgements, data entry, and correspondence
►Record donations and acknowledgements, maintain donor records.
►Maintain museum master mailing list and email list for digital newsletter.
►Attend and participate in museum fundraising events
►Maintain all contacts, data and museum information with professional confidentiality.
Full time position. Part-time may be considered. Starting $35,000 with benefits.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Qualifications include:
► High school diploma or the equivalent required; college degree or higher education preferred; may
substitute relevant experience for educational background. Experience in non-profit organizations a
plus.
►Enthusiasm for our mission to provide learning through play to children, families and students.
►Independent thinking skills; diplomacy; flexible thinking; powerful organizational and time
management skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
►Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects; ability to work with minimal supervision.
►Excellent written and oral communication skills.
►Strong database management skills; intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
Canva, and Publisher (Publisher may also be learned on the job). Ability to filter, sort, create, organize,
merge data in Excel and Word. Experience in CRM donor management systems preferred; experience
with Altru by Blackbaud a plus.
►High energy and interest while effectively interacting with staff, volunteers, donors, board members
and the general public discussing problems or needs while handling concerns and issues tactfully,
courteously and effectively
►Ability to work within a flexible team environment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
►General office and administrative assistance for the Executive Director and work with Board of
Directors as needed.
►Assist in fundraising events, preparation, bulk and small mailings
►Maintain accurate donation records, acknowledgements, data entry, and correspondence
►Record donations and acknowledgements, maintain donor records.
►Maintain museum master mailing list and email list for digital newsletter.
►Attend and participate in museum fundraising events
►Maintain all contacts, data and museum information with professional confidentiality.
Visitor Services & Reception:
Full time or part-time position available. Some Saturdays required.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required with background or experience in customer service
and cash handling. Preferably a full-time position, however an hourly part-time position is possible.
Qualifications and responsibilities include exceptional customer service and professional demeanor for
reception/front desk; experience with operating cash register or the ability to master upon instruction;
answer and direct phone using multi-line telephone; and provide some sales; computer skills in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; must be welcoming and friendly to general public and school
groups with a diverse audience; detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
enthusiastic and welcoming demeanor; presents positive interaction with children and adults to ensure
informative and creative experiences at the Museum; communicates in a friendly, courteous, respectful
manner.
Requires moderate physical effort including physical and mental stamina necessary in interacting with
people for long periods of time. Requires high energy and interest interacting with visitors while
stationary and/or moving throughout the museum. Moves frequently about the Museum attending to
programs and must be able to stand for extended periods, bend and safely lift up to 30 pounds,
occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Full time or part-time position available. Some Saturdays required.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required with background or experience in customer service
and cash handling. Preferably a full-time position, however an hourly part-time position is possible.
Qualifications and responsibilities include exceptional customer service and professional demeanor for
reception/front desk; experience with operating cash register or the ability to master upon instruction;
answer and direct phone using multi-line telephone; and provide some sales; computer skills in
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; must be welcoming and friendly to general public and school
groups with a diverse audience; detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
enthusiastic and welcoming demeanor; presents positive interaction with children and adults to ensure
informative and creative experiences at the Museum; communicates in a friendly, courteous, respectful
manner.
Requires moderate physical effort including physical and mental stamina necessary in interacting with
people for long periods of time. Requires high energy and interest interacting with visitors while
stationary and/or moving throughout the museum. Moves frequently about the Museum attending to
programs and must be able to stand for extended periods, bend and safely lift up to 30 pounds,
occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Educational Field Trips Assistant:
Exhibit Programs Assistant:
Hourly part-time positions or full-time positions available. Full-time position with benefits; requires
some Saturdays. Hourly part-time position 20-32 hours per week with some Saturdays required.
College degree preferred but not required. Bachelor’s degree or pursuing higher education, or
experience in museum or arts education a plus. May substitute relevant experience for educational
background.
Requires moderate physical effort including physical and mental stamina necessary in interacting with
people for long periods of time. Requires high energy and interest interacting with visitors while moving
throughout the museum. Moves consistently about the Museum and occasionally off site attending to
programming needs. Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend and safely lift up to 30 pounds,
occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, moving constantly throughout the museum.
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
►Enthusiasm for working with children, students, educators and administrators.
►Exhibits a creative, cheerful interest in developing and revising education programs and public
programs
►Ability to work well with others. Teamwork is critical.
►Powerful communication and interpersonal skills with children, adults and persons from all walks of
life, abilities, and backgrounds.
►Leadership skills
►High level of written and verbal communication ability. Flexible thinking; ability to adjust expectations
and actions as needed.
Exhibit Programs Assistant:
Hourly part-time positions or full-time positions available. Full-time position with benefits; requires
some Saturdays. Hourly part-time position 20-32 hours per week with some Saturdays required.
College degree preferred but not required. Bachelor’s degree or pursuing higher education, or
experience in museum or arts education a plus. May substitute relevant experience for educational
background.
Requires moderate physical effort including physical and mental stamina necessary in interacting with
people for long periods of time. Requires high energy and interest interacting with visitors while moving
throughout the museum. Moves consistently about the Museum and occasionally off site attending to
programming needs. Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend and safely lift up to 30 pounds,
occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, moving constantly throughout the museum.
Qualifications include but are not limited to:
►Enthusiasm for working with children, students, educators and administrators.
►Exhibits a creative, cheerful interest in developing and revising education programs and public
programs
►Ability to work well with others. Teamwork is critical.
►Powerful communication and interpersonal skills with children, adults and persons from all walks of
life, abilities, and backgrounds.
►Leadership skills
►High level of written and verbal communication ability. Flexible thinking; ability to adjust expectations
and actions as needed.
