Early Childhood Intermittent Program Specialist
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead outreach programs with library partners by writing curriculum, preparing materials, implementing programming, evaluating lessons, and sharing information about the museum with program and library visitors and staff.
- Assist the Early Childhood Program team with various programs including monthly early childhood programs, special events and general Engagement events.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
