EDUCATION FLOOR ASSISTANT

MUSEUM AND DEPARTMENTAL MISSION

To inspire, connect and strengthen our community by enriching the lives of our children today, and expanding their capacity to shape their future.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Floor Assistants are the front-line staff who directly impact the guest experience and provide experiences designed to enhance and extend a Family Museum visit by Museum guests.

Working under the supervision of the Education Coordinators, Floor Assistants will be responsible for organizing materials and related activities for programming on the Exhibit Floor, working in the Imagination Studio, and assisting in resetting exhibits. Floor Assistants must be able to work independently, have reliable transportation, and be at least 16 years of age.

AREAS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Floor Staff primary responsibilities include engaging guests, providing meaningful experiences that enhance the Family Museum's programs and exhibits, and participating in the regular cleaning and sanitizing protocol.

• Responsible for organizing materials and related activities for pre-determined drop-in/floor programming.
• Must work shifts in the Imagination Studio, an area with art materials, clay, recycled items, authentic tools, and small parts.
• Work alongside other Floor Assistants and Museum Educators to create and incorporate new programming on the exhibit floor.
• Responsible for being on time, and ready at the start of shift.
• Responsible for set-up, tear-down, and clean-up at the conclusion of shift.
• Participation in staff planning and instructor meetings as needed.
• Knows and enforces cleaning, sanitizing, safety standards and policies of the Family Museum.
• Develops rapport with both children and parent/adult caregivers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of 3 years of high school or above.
• Requires three to six months of experience in similar environments such as camp programs or activity programs involving young children and families.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, be patient and persuasive in dealing with children, and be able to communicate special problems and problem-solving ideas to Family Museum staff.
• Must be outgoing, friendly, flexible, and comfortable approaching and engaging with families.

HOURS

Floor Assistants will work varied hours, including Saturdays.

Current need:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30pm - 6:30pm

Saturdays 9:00am-5:30pm.

Must be available during Holiday Breaks.

ATTIRE

Floor Assistants will be provided with a Family Museum shirt, a name tag, and badge to be worn during their shift. Floor Assistants must also abide by the dress code outlined in the Family Museum handbook.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: Museum Director, Education Coordinators

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other staff members but may work alongside volunteers.

This is a part-time 0-19 hour per week position. Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The City of Bettendorf is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.