Early Childhood Intermittent Program Specialist Date Posted: Jan 9, 2025 Requisition ID: 454598 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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. About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS): The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana.  The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science. 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. Schedule Requirements: + 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. + 27 hrs/week, depending on availability. Salary Statement: The salary for this position is $16.73/hr. Responsibilities: + 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 Required Qualifications: + 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 + Access to your own vehicle to travel to offsite programs Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field + Formal / informal teaching experience + Knowledge of Reggio Emilio inspired teaching + Knowledge of non-traditional teaching methods + Knowledge of history, art, and/or science + Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus + 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 Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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