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Early Childhood Engagement Specialist (Part-Time)

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN • 4h ago

Date Posted: Aug 7, 2026

Requisition ID: 482252

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

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:

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.

Role Overview:

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.

Salary Statement:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.24 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

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

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

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.

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

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes:

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

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.

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