IMAX Theater Host - Summer 2026

Theater Host

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies. 

The Opportunity

You can be a part of something big by working at Marbles IMAX! Not only will you be working with your favorite stars every day, but as a Theater Host, you get to play! You will spend your time interacting with kids and adults, encouraging them to imagine, discover and learn while watching movies and documentaries.

As a Theater Host, you will deliver unforgettable customer service by engaging guests in a variety of assignments including welcoming guests, providing helpful information, popping popcorn, greeting field trips, and assisting with educational programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties.
• Provide an exceptional guest experience that is aligned with Marbles customer service procedures.
• Effectively communicate scheduling, equipment, inventory, and other operational issues with your manager.
• Prepare and serve beverages and concession offerings.
• Describe concessions, movies, and operational procedure details to customers.
• Receive and process customer payments.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes lobby, service stations, and seating areas.
• Ensures customer self-service stations are properly stocked. Stock supplies or retail products; may inventory, order, or receive products as directed.
• Ensure proper functioning of all food equipment by routinely checking temperatures in that equipment.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the manager.

Experience and Skill Requirements

• One year of customer service experience, particularly with families and young children (preferred).
• Theater and Retail experience is a plus.
• Experience with point-of-sale and inventory software (Shopify and Tessitura experience preferred).
• Ability to maintain a helpful, friendly, and playful demeanor in a busy environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish goals, set priorities, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Occasionally using a ladder, and going up and down stairs
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

• Seasonal role May-August with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week.
• This role requires a flexible schedule, including availability on weekends, evenings, late nights, and holidays.

Benefits

• Parking and commuter benefits.
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts.
• Fitness Benefits.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at [email protected] or 919-857-1069.

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.