Intermittent Early Childhood Summer Program Assistant

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):
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 Integrity, Stewardship, Interconnectivity, and Transparency.

Role Overview:

The Intermittent Early Childhood Summer Program Assistant helps with summer camps and programming.

This position is scheduled for May 2026 – August 2026 for an average of 20 hours per week.

Current dates include:

• May 2 and 9: Training
• June 1: Event TBA
• June 8 - 12: Camp, 8:30am - 12:30 pm or 9:30 am - 1:30pm
• June 15: Event TBA
• June 20: Event, 9:30am - 5:30pm
• June 22 - 26 Camp, 8:30am - 12:30 pm or 9:30 am - 1:30pm
• July 13 - 17 Camp, 8:30am - 12:30 pm or 9:30 am - 1:30pm
• July 22 - 23 Camp, 8:30am - 12:30 pm or 9:30 am - 1:30pm

Additional days will be available as programs are scheduled.

Salary:

Salary traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with facilitating camp activities and encouraging youth in hands-on activities. Modify program activities as needed to better meet the needs of each child.
• Assist with preparing materials and coordinating supplies for camp and program activities.
• Supervise incoming 4-6 year old campers and follow museum and camp procedures.
• Mentor and encourage experimentation and creativity in children through open-ended, sensory, STEM, and art activities.
• Model leadership, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and explore with visitors.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of activities including before and after games and activities.
• Assist with evaluating activities and share feedback with the early childhood program manager.
• Provide a safe environment for play, learning, and discovery with children and their adults.

The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be changed or assigned at any time.

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree or degree-seeking preferred.
• Experience working with preschool and toddler-aged children.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Excellent public speaking skills, enthusiasm, and creativity while interacting with visitors of all ages and abilities.
• Collaborative personality and a team player.
• Ability to maintain visitor safety and wellbeing.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.