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About Our Playologists
Job Purpose
The purpose of a Playologist here at the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is to interact with guests
and make their experience here a pleasant one. Whether it's enjoying a meal at Middendorf’s
Restaurant, helping construct a PVC house, or taking care of a sick animal in the Pet Vet, a Playologist
engages with children throughout his or her zone! Our playologists wear many hats, from architect to
teacher to artist, and they are essential to the health and well-being of all of our visitors, young and old!
Duties and Responsibilities
Guest Interaction:
Our playologists greet guests as they enter the LCDC. They are skilled at the art of making fast friends with
everyone they meet. Guest interaction is the most important part of the playologist’s job, and they love
interacting with guests, role-playing with children, and answering any questions that come their way.
Feel free to ask them about our monthly calendar of events, special programming, memberships, and
birthday party packages.
Zone Responsibilities:
The playologist is responsible for keeping his or her assigned zone presentable when not in use by resetting
it. Resetting a zone means putting all props back in place and readying it for the next guest to use. The
playologist cleans any spills or accidents that take place in their assigned zone.
Special Events and Employee Meetings:
Our playologists are hard-working and very productive. All LCDC employees attend/work the following
events:
Employee Meeting (Second Monday of every month)
Member's Only Events (Third Thursday of March, June, September, December)
Art in April (Third Friday in April)
Hot August Night (Third Friday in August)
Starry November Night (Third Friday in November)
Look for Our Playologists during Field Trips:
Counting guests entering and leaving
Attending and participating in orientation
Setting up party rooms for science projects or lunch
After the field trip leaves, resetting the museum and party room
Emergency or Injury:
If a child is reported missing, notify the
nearest playologist, who will then notify
their supervisor and follow directions on
the Code Adam Sheet. If a child is injured,
a playologist will assist the child by getting
ice or bandages and assist the child (or
parent) in filling out an injury report. This
will then be turned in to the Assistant
Director
Opening, Closing, and Monday
Cleaning:
Our playologists assist in every aspect of
the guest experience, including learning
how to operate in different roles, such as
cleaning the space, opening the gift shop,
and closing down the museum for the night.
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