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Available Positions

Development & Grants Coordinator
 

The Development & Grants Coordinator reports directly to Kidzu’s Grant Manager and Director of Development, working closely with all members of the museum’s Development Team. This individual will play a key role in the museum’s grant process by assisting the Grants Manager with grant applications and working with members of the programs team to ensure grant requirements are fulfilled and reporting needs are met. This individual will also assist the Director of Development with various fundraising-related activities including, but not limited to, campaign planning, mailings, and data tracking. Click here for the full job description. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to varney@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

Nest Educator
 

Become a part of Kidzu’s Nest team! The Nest Educator will facilitate The Nest’s play sessions with the opportunity to participate in a variety of additional public and paid programming. This includes, but is not limited to, public Nest sessions, private sessions for community organizations, and free community events. Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

Visitor Services Associate
 
Kidzu is currently searching for energetic and engaging employees with the ability and interest to work on-site within the Visitor Services department. This part-time position serves as “the face of the museum,” greeting and sharing information with museum visitors. Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply. 
Program and Camp Assistant
 
Kidzu’s mission is to “inspire children and the adults in their lives to learn through creative and purposeful play.” Kidzu is currently searching for energetic and enthusiastic employees to work within our various museum educational programs, events, and camps! Candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to Kidzu’s mission and philosophy of play-based, experiential learning for all. The position requires someone with an engaging and positive personality that exemplifies curiosity and infectious enthusiasm for learning through exploration and play. The Program and Camp Assistant will demonstrate an awareness and sensitivity in interacting with diverse populations. Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply. 
Makerspace Associate
 

Central to Kidzu’s visitor experience for children 0-12 and their adults is an exhibit area called The Makery. Inspired by the Maker Movement, The Makery is a technology-based do-it-yourself learning environment that embraces creativity, experimentation, and tinkering. Rooted in STEM (or STEAM) education, the Maker Movement embraces a wide variety of science and art domains, including electronics, woodworking, fine arts and crafts, digital technology, design, printing, metalworking, etc. Kidzu’s The Makery is a learning environment where children, teens, and families can tinker, design, and create together using real “stuff”. Makery Fellows support visitors in their endeavors through The Makery and encourage limitless exploration, experimentation, and discovery. Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

UNC Work-Study Students

Do you go to UNC and have work-study as part of your financial aid package? Want to work at a local nonprofit and make a difference in your community? Kidzu Children’s Museum has plenty of positions for you. We have work-study students greet visitors at the front desk and work behind the scenes with our staff to maintain our social media, help design and create exhibits, support our fund-raising efforts, create our collateral and keep up our communications. If you are interested, please contact Kailey Singleton at singleton@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

Museum Associate
 
Kidzu is currently searching for energetic and engaging employees with the ability and interest to work on-site within various museum departments including Visitor Services, The Makery, Educational Programs, and Community Outreach. Part-time positions are available starting immediately! Click here for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

Internships & Volunteer Positions

Unpaid Internships

We host interns in our Administration, Communications, Education and Programs Departments. Interns are typically selected in August (for the fall), January (for the spring), and May (for the summer).

You are always welcome to send us your resume in the event an internship is not currently available and we’ll contact you or keep it on file until a position opens up. Resumes can be emailed to info@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org or mailed to 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, Attn: Kailey Singleton

Summer Camp Volunteer

Kidzu Children’s Museum offers a variety of summer camp options for ages 4-8. Volunteers are an asset to our programs – assisting in planning and implementing camps, preparing and cleaning materials and museum spaces, and maintaining a safe, fun, and organized camp atmosphere. Summer camps will run from June 12th through August 25th. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Want to be involved but not sure where to start? That’s okay! We’ll work with you to create a meaningful, personalized experience at Kidzu. Here are just a few areas where you could volunteer: Arts & STEM, Environmental Sustainability & Stewardship, Accessibility & Social Justice, Emerging Language & Literacy, Education & Programming, Child Health & Wellness, and Partner in Play.

Complete Kidzu’s online volunteer application below to provide us with your interests and availability. Contact info@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org with any questions.