Assistant Educator, Intergenerational & Community Programs

Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts•Indianapolis, IN

81d•$50,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Educator, Intergenerational & Community Programs will work with the Director of Public Programs to design, coordinate, and implement engaging programs that align with institutional priorities and provide excellent audience experiences. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, artists, and cultural partners, and collaborating across departments to ensure successful program planning, promotion, and execution. The position requires on-site leadership in museum galleries, gardens, and campus spaces, managing program timelines, production needs, and cross-departmental coordination with various teams including AV, security, visitor experience, custodial, culinary, and horticulture. The Assistant Educator will also be responsible for drafting contracts, travel requests, and purchasing requisitions, developing program copy and marketing materials, tracking audience data for evaluation, assisting with budget tracking and record maintenance, and utilizing graphic design tools like Canva for program materials.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of intergenerational programming principles and community engagement best practices.
Demonstrated ability to support programs through their full life cycle, from concepting through completion.
Exceptional judgment, time management, and discretion.
Ability to navigate both museum and garden/park environments.
Clear, effective communication with community partners, colleagues, and audiences.
Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable museum practices.
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and implement engaging programs that reflect institutional priorities and deliver exceptional audience experiences.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, artists, and cultural partners.
Collaborate across Newfields to support successful planning, promotion, and delivery of programs.
Provide on-site leadership across museum galleries, gardens, and campus-wide spaces.
Manage program timelines, production needs, and cross-departmental coordination with AV, security, visitor experience, custodial, culinary, horticulture, and community partners.
Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to Newfield’s teams.
Draft contracts, travel requests, and purchasing requisitions adhering to Newfields policies and procedures.
Develop program copy, including marketing materials and interpretive resources.
Track attendance, audience feedback, and engagement data for evaluation and reporting.
Assist with budget tracking, documentation, and maintaining program records.
Use tools such as Canva or similar platforms to support graphic needs for program materials.