Angel Mounds Program Developer

About the role

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. This position serves as Program Manager of Angel Mounds State Historic Site.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements general audience, school programming and special events at the site.
• Works with the site operational manager to develop and maintain community relations through support groups and historic site involvement in community programs.
• Grants writing, procurement of corporate sponsorships, and general programming supplemental support.
• Determines and implements priorities and strategies for keeping Site spending within annual budgets.
• Assists with all types of State purchasing paperwork as well as money collection documentation, fiscal reports, payroll documents, monthly reports, attendance and other reports.
• Executes work plans and delegates staff responsibilities in conjunction with operational manager.
• Trains interpretation/programming employees to properly complete all program work assigned.
• Recruitment, hiring, overseeing managing and evaluating all full-time and seasonal program staff.
• Recruitment, training, and oversees supervision of volunteers to assist with general programs and special events.
• Development and presentation of public and special programs and tours.
• Working with the Regional School Services Manager to develop school tours, workshops and programs.
• Obtaining sponsorships, partnerships, and grants to assist in the funding of 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.
• Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of historic site buildings, grounds and equipment.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with American Association of Museums Standards related to the care and accountability of historic preservation and archaeology requirements.
• Knowledge of Indiana State laws and procedures pertaining to fiscal control, purchasing and personnel management.
• Basic research skills and ability 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.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What You'll Need For Success

• 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.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

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

Pay and Schedule

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $46,350.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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.
• 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.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

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.