Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview:

The Early Childhood Intermittent Program Specialist is part of the Engagement Department at the Indiana State Museum working as assigned in early childhood programming and events to engage and interact with our youngest visitors and their families, assist with development and preparation of activities, and the collection of evaluation data. Incumbent is assigned to work both offsite and within the early childhood specific space, Firefly Landing and museum galleries to engage and interact with museum visitors during large events and special programming days, assist with visitor questions and concerns and conduct daily programming.

Typical schedule is between the hours of 9AM – 5PM. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, but programming occasionally occurs outside of museum hours. Some early and late hours required. Weekend availability required.

Must be available to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s from 9am-1pm.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead outreach program with library partners by preparing materials, implement programming, evaluating lessons, and sharing information about the museum with program and library visitors and staff.
• Enhance the visitor experience in the museum by engaging and interacting with visitors within the galleries including the early childhood space, Firefly landing, assisting with visitor questions and concerns, and facilitating daily programming within galleries and throughout museum with a focus on early childhood interactions
• Work with the Early Childhood Program Manager to develop and implement goals, objectives and learning outcomes for early childhood public and outreach programs.
• Conduct informal and formal evaluation for programs, within the galleries and Firefly Landing, and throughout the museum as appropriate for early childhood experiences
• Support Visitor Services in providing a welcoming environment for all museum visitors
• Provide excellent customer service to daily visitors, program participants, educators and parents
• Manage customer complaints, incidents and accidents, taking the lead in emergency situations and safety issues
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program supplies for early childhood space, Firefly Landing, and outreach materials and spaces
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must be able to work 3 or more days during the week
• Experience working with children and families in an informal and/or formal environment
• Must be comfortable working independently and demonstrate initiative
• Experience with hands-on, interactive program development and facilitation
• Strong presentation, communication and customer service skills and collaborative work ethic
• Background in education, science, art and/or customer service preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.