Cayton careers
Careers with Impact
The Cayton Children’s Museum’s mission is to activate the power of play to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger and more connected communities, and create a better world.
As a space where we encourage children to experience the transformational and lifelong benefits of purposeful play, we hire people who embody this same spirit. We want our employees to grow not only with our organization, but with our larger play community. Apply to be part of our team today and play your way to a better world!
The Cayton Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, political affiliation, marital or family status, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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Museum Experience Facilitator
The Museum Experience Facilitator (MEF) will serve as a welcoming and engaging host to all Museum visitors by providing exceptional customer service, activating permanent exhibits, and inspiring learning through programs such as arts and crafts, music, drama, physical movement, storytelling, and cooperative games. This role will also assist in the facilitation of private events such as birthday parties, rentals, field trips, camps, festivals, and tours, all while ensuring safety policies are maintained to foster a playful, and inclusive environment for children and families.
For the full description and application instructions, review here.
Museum Experience and Administration Specialist
The ME&AS will fulfill job roles as assigned based on skills and expertise, and in alignment with the needs of the organization. Roles and assignments can change as the goals of the organization change. The ME&AS is needed to do whatever needs to be done to ensure service to our guests, collaboration within our team and with our partners, and the growth of the organization. Moreover, the ME&AS is expected to go above and beyond assigned tasks to seek out how they can be helpful and fulfill the needs of the organization.
For the full description and application instructions, review here.
Museum Porter
The Cayton Children’s Museum is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Museum Porters to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of our museum space. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, inviting, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff. Porters will be responsible for daily custodial duties, routine maintenance tasks, and responding to on-demand cleaning and light repair needs throughout the Museum. Due to the variable nature of events and programming, the Museum Porter must have flexibility with respect to schedule and assignments.
For the full description and application instructions, review here.
Chief Advancement Officer
The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is a key executive leadership role responsible for leading all fundraising, marketing, and community outreach efforts at Cayton Children’s Museum. The CAO will work closely with the Museum's Executive Team and Board of Directors to set and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy to support the Museum’s growth, sustainability, and mission. This position requires an experienced, passionate, and results-driven individual with a deep understanding of philanthropic engagement, community relationships, and the ability to inspire stakeholders at all levels.
For the full description and application instructions, review here.