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Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Noon - 5 PM
Last admission 30 minutes prior to close


Members: FREE
Children under 2 years of age: FREE
Children ages 2-15: $12
Adults ages 16 and over: $9

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Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Noon - 5 PM
Last admission 30 minutes prior to close


Members: FREE
Children under 2 years of age: FREE
Children ages 2-15: $12
Adults ages 16 and over: $9

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Employment Opportunities

Join Our Team

Wonderscope is currently accepting application for positions at our new museum location in the Red Bridge Shopping Center. Click the links to see complete job descriptions for each position.

Why work at Wonderscope?

Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City’s mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning through the power of play. We provide fun, dynamic exhibits and programs that integrate STEAM learning for children eight years of age and younger, their parents, caregivers, and teachers. Wonderscope believes that children learn best though play and that fun, imaginative, hands-on learning can help them grow to their fullest potential.

Join our Team

Why work at Wonderscope?

Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City’s mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning through the power of play. We provide fun, dynamic exhibits and programs that integrate STEAM learning for children eight years of age and younger, their parents, caregivers, and teachers. Wonderscope believes that children learn best though play and that fun, imaginative, hands-on learning can help them grow to their fullest potential.

Open Positions

Please Note: All new hires must provide proof of receiving 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Birthday Host

Part-time (Saturdays and Sundays)

Wonderscope is currently accepting applications to fill our weekend Birthday Host position. The Birthday Host oversees all weekend birthday parties to ensure that visiting guests have a superior experience from check-in to check-out. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, and enjoys providing great customer service. Position starts at 12.50/hr and works 8:30a-5:00p Saturdays and 11:30a-5:00p Sundays. Click here for a full job description. 
 

How to Apply

Click here to complete a job application.  

Facility and Exhibits Manager

Full-time

Wonderscope is looking for an organized, skilled, and professional individual to fill the position of Facility and Exhibits Manager. The Facility and Exhibits Manager oversees all aspects of the museum facility and its exhibits, contributes to the creation of new exhibit elements, and manages the museum’s in-house maintenance staff. Pay range begins at $50,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience and ability.  Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, and flexible PTO.  Click here for a full job description. 
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to Matt Foster, Director of Operations, at mfoster@wonderscope.org. 

Custodian

Full-time (Wednesday through Sunday)

Wonderscope is currently seeking a Custodian to join its maintenance team. The Custodian will work with other custodial and maintenance staff to keep the museum facility and its exhibits clean, safe, and functional. Position pay range is $13.00-$15.00/hr based on experience and ability. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, and flexible PTO.  Click here for a full job description. 
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a  resume, and two references to Matt Foster, Director of Operations, at mfoster@wonderscope.org. 

Weekend Play Guide

Part-time (Saturdays and Sundays)

Wonderscope is currently accepting applications from individuals with early childhood education experience or experience working with young learners to fill our Weekend Play Guide position. The Weekend Play Guide works to enhance the overall museum experience of members and guests by delivering engaging pop-up activities, assisting with birthday parties, and serving as supervisor on duty on Sundays. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast-paced and playful environment, is flexible and able to prioritize tasks spontaneously and independently, and enjoys interacting with children and their adults as they learn, play, and grow. Click here for a job description.
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to Matt Foster, Director of Operations, at mfoster@wonderscope.org. 

Guest Services Team Member

Part-time (Weekend and weekday Museum Floor and Front Desk positions available)

Wonderscope’s Guest Services Team Members are responsible for making guests and members feel welcome and safe in all exhibit spaces. Duties include interacting with guests/members and addressing any visitor questions or concerns, helping with the front desk point-of-sale system, assisting birthday party guests, monitoring exhibits for safe play and tidiness, and assisting all staff in keeping the museum clean and sanitized. The ideal Guest Services Team Member is outgoing, responsible, and enjoys a fast-paced environment full of children and their adults. Click here for a job description.

How to Apply

Most part-time staff work 15-25 hours weekly with positions beginning at $10.50/hr.

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Please note: Job postings on sites like Indeed or Jobs.com may not always be accurate or up to date. Wonderscope’s open employment opportunities will always be found on this website or by visiting the Nonprofit Connect website.

Wonderscope Children´s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran’s status consistent with applicable federal and state laws.