Early Childhood Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Background in education, science, art and/or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, development, and facilitation of early childhood programs within Firefly Landing and museum gallery spaces. Programs can include holiday programs, school programs, outreach programs, camps, classes, and daily engagement experiences.
• 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 interaction.
• Prepare all materials for programs and set up early childhood space, Firefly Landing and clean up materials and space after programs.
• Work with the Early Childhood Program Manager to develop and implement goals, objectives and learning outcomes for early childhood daily engagement 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed