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Role Overview:  The Youth Program Manager is responsible for managing all informal youth-related programming including homeschool programs, school-age camps, scout programs and youth public programs for the Indiana State Museum.  Responsibilities include identifying strategic growth opportunities, cultivating relationships with families, homeschool co-ops, scout organizations and community organizations and marketing programs.  The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the facilitation of school-based programs and supporting other programs within the department. Salary Statement:  The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,560.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.   A Day in the Life: • Oversee the development, training, implementation and evaluation of all youth-related programming for the Indiana State Museum. • Research, develop, and facilitate programs and curriculum for homeschool and scouting audiences that align with evaluation data and ISMHS objectives • Analyze and research trends in youth-related programming for changing needs and interests of the audiences and to take advantage of new opportunities for the museum • Work with the camp program manager to ensure that camp programs are meeting the goals for campers, guardians, and the museum • Assist the camp program manager with writing camp curriculum and facilitating camp programs for school-aged camps. Camps occur during fall, winter and spring break as well as summer.  • Connect and collaborate with local and regional youth-serving individuals and organizations • Purchase, maintain, and prepare materials & supplies for youth programs.  This includes preparing the curriculum, supplies, check-in sheets, and program space before/after the program.  Assist with camp preparation and materials as needed.  • Evaluate all youth programming on a consistent and regular basis using both observational data and surveys. Use data to adjust activities and curriculum as needed • Use the reservation system to monitor youth program registrations, to create rosters and other reports • Manage and track youth programs budget. Work with camp program manager to ensure budget is also managed and tracked • Work with the Vice President of Engagement to align and implement goals, objectives and learning outcomes with department goals and programs • Work with the development team for youth program grants, including collecting and compiling data, assisting with writing grant reports, and overseeing spending and tracking of grant budget. • Work with marketing and communications staff to develop and implement a marketing plan for all youth programs • Teach school programs and assist with special school and public programs • Travel to offsite school programs and special events as needed • Other duties as assigned What You'll Need for Success: • Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience • Must have formal and/or informal teaching experience with youth • Excellent communication and customer service while interacting with youth and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds • Must be a team player • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends and long program days during camp season • Ability to research and write programs, reports, and evaluations • Ability to work well and collaborate with other team members to create a unified program experience for all participants • Ability to accept constructive feedback and respond effectively to program evaluations • Strong organizational, critical, and detailed thinking, analysis and networking skills • Familiarity with ADA compliance rules and procedures and awareness of cultural sensitivity issues • Travel required in local, regional, and statewide area • Have a current Indiana driving license To apply, go to https://www.indianamuseum.org/join-our-team/

Role Overview:  The Camp Program Manager is responsible for the oversight of summer and school-break camp programs at the Indiana State Museum.  The manager is responsible for program development and implementation, budget, hiring, training, and supervision of camp staff.  Primary focus will be on maintaining quality camp experiences for youth, both new and returning camp families. Incumbent will also cultivate relationships with camp families to build life-long learners. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the facilitation of school-based programs and supporting other programs with the department.  Salary Statement:  The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,560.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.   A Day in the Life: • Research, develop, and facilitate school-aged camp programs and curriculum that align with evaluation data and ISMHS objectives • Analyze and research trends in camp programming and oversee adaptation of current camp curriculum to address changing needs and interests of the public and to take advantage of new opportunities for the museum • Maintain and update camp procedures and policies in line with local and national guidelines • Connect and collaborate with local, regional, and national camp providers • Purchase, maintain, and prepare all materials for camps. This includes preparing camp rooms with needed materials, camp rosters, camp reports and camp curriculum • Work with the Youth Program Manager to evaluate programming on a regular basis, adjusting activities and curriculum as needed • Use the reservation system to monitor registrations and create rosters, check-in materials and reports • Hire, supervise and train contract and intermittent educators assisting with camps • Manage and track camp budget • Work with the Youth Program Manager to align and implement goals, objectives and learning outcomes with department goals and programs • Connect with local school districts or attend promotional events to market school break camps and send out promotional materials • Teach school programs and assist with special school and public programs. • Travel to offsite school programs and school events as needed • Other duties as assigned What You'll Need for Success: • Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience • Must have formal and/or informal teaching experience with youth • Excellent communication and customer service while interacting with youth and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds • Must be a team player • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, long program days during camp season and some weekends • Ability to research and write programs, reports, and evaluations • Ability to work well and collaborate with other team members to create a unified program experience for all youth • Ability to accept constructive feedback and respond effectively to program evaluations • Strong organizational, critical, and detailed thinking, analysis and networking skills • Familiarity with ADA compliancy rules and procedures and awareness of cultural sensitivity issues • Travel required in local, regional, and statewide area • Have a current Indiana driving license To apply, go to https://www.indianamuseum.org/join-our-team/

Lucienne M. Glaubinger Curator of Works on Paper Major Job Responsibilities • Works closely with the director of curatorial affairs and the museum’s director to develop an exciting vision and strategy for an ambitious research, exhibition, and publication program for works on paper. • In collaboration with the museum’s education and registrar departments, develops a comprehensive plan for activating the Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Study Room and encourages and facilitates the use of works on paper in teaching among university faculty and students. • Performs research on the collection, including provenance research. • Develops and coordinates exhibitions and displays. • Produces catalogues, website material, interpretative materials for exhibitions, and other museum publications as necessary. • Proposes acquisitions and assesses offers of donations of works of art. • Works closely with registrar and installation teams to ensure proper storage, handling, and conservation of works on paper. • Collaborates with education staff on programs and presentations. • Actively engages with the university community with activities such as lectures, workshops, lecture and panel organization, mentorship of students, and committee membership. • In collaboration with the development department and other university offices, contributes to fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation and grant applications and management. • Must build positive and effective relationships with museum colleagues, donors, and the broader IU and Bloomington communities. • Develops national and international networks of museum peers, artists, and dealers. • Maintains a strong and active record of original research, scholarship, and public speaking. • Keeps up with developments in curatorial practices and methodology and adheres to the highest professional ethics and standards within the museum field. Salary range: $60,000-70,000/year • Work location: Eskenazi Museum of Art, Bloomington, Indiana, USA • Museum website: https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/ • This is a full-time position • Expected start date: November 4, 2024 or later For more information: https://aamd.org/node/9441