Angel Mounds Program Developer

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as Program Manager of Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories and create connections. Our values are Interconnectivity, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Requirements

This is a professional position and requires a B.A. or B.S. degree in an appropriate field such as Historic Preservation, Education, Museum Studies, Public History or History plus two years of related experience in a museum or historic site.
Familiar with American Association of Museums Standards related to the care and accountability of historic preservation and archaeology requirements.
Basic knowledge of historic building construction, repair and restoration as well as historic preservation and archaeology requirements.
Knowledge of Indiana State laws and procedures pertaining to fiscal control, purchasing and personnel management.
Basic research skills and be able to evaluate and assimilate masses of information.
Able to organize an event presentation and demonstrate abilities as a public speaker.
Able to solve problems and to negotiate with individuals who are under stress.
Basic computer skills to execute e-mail and word processing.
Knowledge about the historic qualities of the specific site.
Able to manage and supervise other people in a fair and professional manner.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, acquiring funding and implementation of general audience, school programming and special events at the site.
Working with the site operational manager, is responsible for developing and maintaining community relations through support groups and involving the historic site in community programs.
Responsible for grant writing, procurement of corporate sponsorships and general programming supplemental support.
Assists in the long-range planning for the historic site, creating annual prioritized objectives and action plans, working with site operations manager to determine budget; including staffing needs, programming needs, equipment, general operating, preventative maintenance and capital biennium needs for budget requests.
Assists in determining and implementing priorities and strategies for keeping Site spending within annual budgets.
Responsible for assisting with of all types of State purchasing paperwork as well as money collection documentation, fiscal reports, payroll documents, monthly reports, attendance and other reports.
Responsible for execution of work plans and delegation of staff responsibilities in conjunction with operational manager.
Responsible for training of interpretation/programming employees to properly complete all program work assigned.
Implements the recruitment, hiring, oversees managing and evaluating all full-time and seasonal program staff.
Responsible for recruitment, training and oversees supervision of volunteers to assist with general programs and special events.
Responsible for the development and presentation of public and special programs and tours.
Working with the Regional School Services Manager is responsible for development of school tours, workshops and programs.
Responsible for obtaining sponsorships, partnership, and grants to assist in the funding al all school, general and special events.
Conducts basic research to verify accuracy of information regarding historic structures, people and events connected with the Historic Site.
Helps to solve visitor problems and complaints.
Must be aware of and follow all Indiana State Museum Collections Policy edicts and inventory report requirements.
Assists in the oversight regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of historic site buildings, grounds and equipment.
May include mowing, cleaning, painting, structural and mechanical repairs and many other duties.
Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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