Part-Time Team Member | Barista + Play Center
About STEAM Indoor Play Center
STEAM Indoor Play Center is a family-owned play and learning space for children ages 0–7 in North Canton, Ohio. We offer open play, classes, special events, birthday parties, and our STEAM Café — all designed to create a welcoming place for kids to play and families to connect.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing, and dependable team member who genuinely enjoys connecting with people.
At STEAM, there’s always something to do. During a shift, you may be making coffee, checking in families, helping with a birthday party, cleaning and resetting play areas, or simply talking with our guests and getting to know our regulars.
We want someone who is comfortable taking initiative and working independently. You should be able to notice what needs to be done and jump in without always waiting for direction.
Just as importantly, we want our team to make families feel at home. We’re looking for someone who will say hello, start conversations, interact with parents and children, learn our regulars’ names, and help create the friendly community atmosphere STEAM is known for.
Responsibilities
• Welcome families and provide friendly, personable customer service
• Check in guests and answer questions about STEAM, memberships, parties, events, and programs
• Prepare and serve coffee, matcha, and other beverages from the STEAM Café
• Operate the POS and accurately process transactions
• Help host birthday parties and assist families throughout their celebration
• Set up, reset, and clean party spaces
• Regularly monitor the play center and help maintain a safe environment
• Clean and sanitize toys, tables, play equipment, café areas, bathrooms, and other areas throughout the facility
• Keep the facility organized, stocked, and ready for guests
• Interact with families throughout the play center rather than remaining solely at the front desk
• Take initiative and complete tasks independently during slower periods
• Occasionally assist with special events, crafts, activities, or other STEAM programs
What We’re Looking For
• Must be 18 years or older due to occasionally working independently
• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable starting conversations with guests
• Dependable and able to work scheduled shifts consistently
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Willing to clean and help wherever needed
• Comfortable working around young children and families
• Able to balance customer service, café responsibilities, cleaning, and other tasks throughout a shift
• Barista, coffee, food service, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred, but not required
• Primarily available for weekday closing shifts and weekends
Schedule
Part-Time | Approximately 7–20 hours per week
This position is primarily for closing and weekend availability. Hours may vary based on business needs, birthday parties, events, and seasonal schedules.
Why Work at STEAM?
STEAM is a small, family-owned business where every team member plays an important role in the experience our families have when they visit.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes getting to know people, and prefers a job where they can stay busy rather than doing the exact same thing all shift.
Pay
Starting at $11.00 per hour + tips & commission.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
OUR MISSION
For children to reach for the stars in a way that inspires their curiosity, builds their self-esteem, creates an imagination of excitement and to explore all the great wonders of the world.