Management: Supervises HR Associate (1 part-time team member)
Recruitment: Manages job postings and job applicant data organization; responds to job applicant inquiries.
Employee records: Maintains personnel records and sets up new records.
Benefits: Manages benefits administration and plans, including workers’ compensation, and ensures compliance with reporting and regulations; oversees open enrollment; works with employee benefits insurance agents. Note: CMTM uses the Ease platform.
Payroll: Manages payroll functions, including processing bi-weekly payroll and supporting staff (management and non-management) through the process; implements wage structure and longevity systems. Note: CMTM uses the ADP Workforce Now platform.
Onboarding: Develops and leads employee programs for all HR-related items, including payroll orientation, personnel policies, accommodations, and other HR needs.
Training: Provides training for other team managers to ensure equitable and compliant hiring and offboarding processes are followed.
Documentation: Prepares reports, employment memos, and other documentation relating to employee accommodations and concerns (including OSHA reporting).
Performance reviews: Prepares materials for performance reviews.
Safety: Evaluates employee safety protocols, supports the preparation of safety manuals, and prepares staff incident reports and workers compensation claims
Policies and Procedures: Supports the development of equitable pay systems, employee policies, hiring practices and policies, and other applicable policies, practices, and procedures.
Updates employee and volunteer handbooks.
Conducts one weekly floor walk (visitor focused).
Participates in various forms of professional development.
Participates in annual reviews.
Support CMTM’s Strategic Plan and Goals through actions as identified by the team and supervisor.
Perform other duties as identified by supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Certifications such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, or other professional certifications, are highly preferred.
A combination of education and experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Flexible thinking.
Knowledge of Maine and Federal employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now a plus.
Proficiency in Ease a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Energized by the Museum & Theatre’s mission and values.
Team player with a strong capacity to work independently.
Flexibility and comfort alternating between strategic oversight and day-to-day tasks and projects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKPLACE / ROLE

The noise level in the workplace is usually quiet to moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the

employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as

an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions

and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This

document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Organization reserves

the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to

perform, as the Organization may deem appropriate.

SCHEDULE

20 hours per week; M, T, W, Th, & F (hours to be mutually determined)

Note: CMTM processes payroll on Wednesdays (Tuesdays on holiday weeks)

COMPENSATION

This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

$25.77/hour plus $5,000 annual benefit pay which can be used toward a cafeteria plan

of benefits, including health insurance (two options, HSA available), dental insurance,

vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness insurance,

accident insurance, 403B (retirement) plan contributions, and/or HSA contributions.

Benefit pay may also be taken as pay in lieu of benefits.

Additional benefits include:

annual free membership to CMTM (for yourself or to give as gift)
monthly free admission passes
snacks, tea & coffee available daily onsite
staff events such as outings, parties, and lunches

CMTM has an equitable system of pay that offers a base rate based on position and

longevity pay increases over time. This system is designed for equity and as such we do

not have the ability to negotiate the compensation listed above.

HOW TO APPLY

Each applicant is required to email a resume, Museum & Theatre employment

application, and letter of interest.

CMTM Employment Application can be found at https://www.kitetails.org/work-with-us

Applications accepted via email to hiring@kitetails.org

Application Deadline: January 3rd or until a candidate is found.

CMTM encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single

requirement above. At CMTM, we enjoy helping individuals grow professionally. If this

role excites you and your past experience has some alignment with these qualifications,

we encourage you to submit an application.

ABOUT CMTM

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to

imagine and learn through play.

We value Belonging.

Everyone belongs at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We believe each

person has value and worth; we celebrate what makes each of us unique and what

binds us together as a strong community

We value Play.

We embrace the power of play to build resilience, spark creativity, and ignite a child’s

imagination. Play inspires our work, our physical spaces, our storytelling, and our

learning experiences.

We value Community.

We center community in all we do. We strive to be an inclusive partner and resource in

order to build strong, lasting relationships.

We value Curiosity.

We believe curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others.

Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world

around us.

We value Trust.

We provide safe, inclusive experiences and spaces to ensure that the community’s trust

is earned and upheld in all that we do.

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is an equal opportunity employer.

We prioritize diversity amongst our team and leadership, and we strongly encourage

people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply. Applicants will not be

discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran

status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal

laws.

We are committed to making our facilities and programs accessible and safe for all

members of our community, staff, and volunteers. We are actively working to increase

accessibility and usability of our website, building, and educational activities. Supervisors

work collaboratively with employees to make accommodations and modifications to

accommodate the employee’s needs, including physical changes, assistive technologies,

accessible communications, and policy enhancements. In doing so, we adhere to the

available standards and guidelines and, in many cases, go beyond the guidelines to

uphold our philosophy that our staff should have a safe and welcoming work

environment where they can learn and grow. For a full description of our facility’s

accessibility, please visit: www.kitetails.org/accessibility