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/
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