Employment

Employment Opportunities

Peoria Riverfront Museum offers a variety of benefits including a team-oriented environment, 403b/Roth option with employer match, free employee parking, an array of museum discounts and, for full-time staff: health, dental, vision and life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending program, and a competitive time-off program.

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Employment
Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St.
Peoria, IL 61602

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Current Openings:

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Programs Assistant

Peoria Riverfront Museum seeks a Programs Assistant to assist Museum Educators with coordinating, scheduling and hosting school and group tours, and to assist with other educational programming.

Requires 2 years of college (Bachelor's Degree preferred) and 1 year of experience in an administrative support role (museum or school setting preferred). Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills required; be collaborative and team oriented but with the ability to work independently. Full-time position with benefits. Core hours M-F 9:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends to attend programs. Click here to see job description.

To apply: click here to email resume and cover letter.  Posted 2/16/24

Director of Education & Engagement

Peoria Riverfront Museum seeks a Director of Education & Engagement to oversee the team responsible for public programming that serves diverse age groups, artist programs, and community partnerships that are aligned with the Museum's affinity strategy. The director is a key liaison between the Museum and other arts, cultural, educational, non-profit, governmental, and civic organizations, and is responsible for connecting the Museum with its audiences through innovative participatory programming. Education & Engagement employs the Museum's collections, exhibitions, films and programs to tell stories that build confidence, create a culture of lifelong learning, and unleash the full talent and genius of every individual. Programs range from high-profile lecture events to weekend children's programming, gallery explorations, workshops and entertainment.

Requires Bachelor's degree and 2 years supervisory experience; experience in a museum or educational setting preferred. Must have strong communication skills and a passion for communicating about art, science, history, and achievement in innovative ways that engage the public. Full-time position with benefits. Core hours M-F 9:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends to attend events and meetings. Click here to see job description.

To apply: click here to email resume and cover letter.   Posted 10/23/23

Education Guides - Part-Time

Education Guides share Museum content with and ensure quality educational experiences and visitor services for school field trips, group tours, and other Museum visitors. Many of the school field trips are part of the Every Student Initiative (ESI) program, which aims to engage every student from every public, private and homeschool organization in Central Illinois with a curriculum-inspired visit to the Peoria Riverfront Museum every year. A typical class visit to the Museum includes a tour of the exhibition galleries, a workshop or exercise related to Museum content, and either a planetarium show or an educational film in the Giant Screen Theater. Education Guides also help with interactive educational spaces such as the Lab (hands-on craft activities), Studio (a 3-D virtual reality program), and Gathering Galleries (interactive spaces inside exhibit galleries).

Requires interest and enthusiasm for sharing art, history, science and achievement content with students and the public, an ability to interact successfully with children and adults in public speaking situations, and a positive attitude; high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Hours are part-time, typically 3-4 hours at a time on weekdays, mostly mornings but some afternoons. Click here for job description.

To apply: Click here to email resume and cover letter OR submit application below. Always accepting applications!

Docents - Part-Time

Peoria Riverfront Museum seeks part-time Docents. Share Museum exhibition content with visitors and ensure quality engagement experiences and visitor services in the Museum galleries. Flexible hours to be scheduled; may include Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5; plus other days during the summer busy season. Requires an interest in and enthusiasm for sharing art, history, science and achievement content with visitors, and a positive attitude. Click here to see job description.

To apply: Click here to email resume and cover letter OR submit application below.  Always accepting applications!

Visitor Services Associates - Part-Time

Peoria Riverfront Museum seeks part-time Visitor Services Associates. Work as part of a team to deliver quality customer service at the ticket desk, Museum store, concessions, galleries, and events. Sell admission tickets, memberships, store merchandise, and concessions; answer visitor questions; monitor safety in the galleries; assist with setups, hosting, and teardowns of events. Requires a positive attitude and strong people skills, cash handling ability, and ability to use a computerized point-of-sale system. Flexible part-time hours to be scheduled for whenever the Museum is open to the public; may include evenings and weekends. Click here to see job description.

To apply:  Click here to email resume and cover letter OR submit application below.   Always accepting applications!

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Peoria Riverfront Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

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