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Join our team, grow your skills, and inspire lifelong learning.

At Amazement Square, our work is powered by creativity, curiosity, and care. We’re a team of educators, artists, builders, and play-champions who believe meaningful experiences start with passionate people.

If you’re inspired by hands-on learning, inclusive spaces, and making a difference for children and families, we’d love to explore what you could bring to our team.

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Careers

Director of Development

Amazement Square, a nationally recognized hands-on children’s museum, seeks a strategic and experienced Director of Development to lead and grow the museum’s fundraising efforts. This senior leadership role is ideal for a goal-oriented, collaborative professional who is passionate about advancing Amazement Square’s mission and long-term impact.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Development works closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team to build donor engagement, cultivate relationships, and secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and granting agencies. The Director also leads fundraising initiatives in support of the museum’s programs, exhibitions, and annual Gala.
Please email a cover letter, a detailed resume, and three professional references to ms@amazementsquare.org

  • Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement strategic plans for the museum’s Development department.

    • Lead, supervise, and support development staff; manage the department’s annual operating budget.

    • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and grantmakers.

    • Oversee tracking and reporting of gifts, pledges, solicitations, and campaign materials.

    • Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation related to development activities.

    • Collaborate with the VP & COO and Marketing Coordinator to plan and execute annual fundraising events, including the museum’s Gala.

    • Support board engagement and participation in fundraising activities.

    • Assist the President & CEO with strategic planning and communications that strengthen relationships with donors, board members, and community partners.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree.

    • At least 3 years of experience working with a donor database and managing financial reports, statistics, and information, preferably in a nonprofit environment.

    • Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.

    • Strong working knowledge of development and accounting processes.

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (PC environment).

    • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

    • Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage details, and supervise staff.

    • Ability to write and speak persuasively about the museum and its work.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Graduate degree in the humanities, education, business, or a related field.

    • Experience working in a museum or nonprofit cultural organization.

    • Demonstrated success securing major gifts for a nonprofit or cultural institution.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Salary range: $70,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience. Amazement Square offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Amazement Square is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Museum Educator

Amazement Square is seeking child-oriented, dynamic, and creative individuals to join our team, working up to 28 hours a week. Responsibilities include exhibition and program interpretation, assistance with museum events and special activities, community outreach, birthday party facilitation, and more.

An ideal candidate will possess a true love of learning and excellent communication skills. A college degree or active pursuit of a degree is required.

Please send/email a resume with a cover letter and references to morgan@amazementsquare.org.

Internship Opportunities

Join Amazement Square as an intern and get hands-on, real-world experience in a fun, dynamic museum environment. High school and college students are invited to explore opportunities in development, events, sustainability, and more while building skills, making connections, and growing your community. High school internships are available to Juniors or Seniors only and interns must have their own reliable transportation. Amazement Square offers limited stipend internships which cannot be used for college credit nor to satisfy any community service hours requirements. 

Application Process

Amazement Square is currently accepting applications for 2026 internships. Apply here

All intern applications must include a cover letter, a resume, Amazement Square’s Internship Application form, and a letter of recommendation submitted to Morgan Kreutz at morgan@amazementsquare.org. No phone calls, please.  

If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact Morgan Kreutz at morgan@amazementsquare.org.  

  • Why intern at Amazement Square?

    • Hands-On Experience: Work in a fast-paced, dynamic museum setting and gain exposure to the non-profit and education environments. 

    • Skill Development: Build communication, organizational, and other job-readiness skills that prepare for you a career in teaching, cultural institutions, and other nonprofit organizations. 

    • Networking Opportunities: Connect with museum professionals and community leaders in the nonprofit sector.  

    Program Structure

    • Mentored Project: Interns will complete a mentored capstone project   

    • Professional Development: Interns will attend training sessions and meetings with museum staff leaders to gain a great understanding of the cultural and nonprofit sectors 

    • Time Commitment: High school interns will be required to work at Amazement Square twice per week for a minimum of two hours per session. Students must arrive at the museum no later than 3:30 p.m. to have adequate time to complete their tasks. College interns will be required to work at Amazement Square two to three times per week for a predetermined number of hours as decided by the museum mentor and college faculty advisor.  

    Qualifications

    Museum internships are open to high school juniors and seniors, and college students, with Sustainability and Accessibility open to college students only. 

    • We are looking for candidates who: 

    • Are passionate about cultivating an engaged community of lifelong learners by sparking imagination, creativity, and curiosity 

    • Are interested in working in the non-profit, fabrication, or education sectors