Assistant - Education and Engagement
Position located near IUPUI Campus! (position is part of the Community Work-study program at IUPUI)
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Job Title: Assistant
Department: Education and Engagement
Reporting Relationship: Director, Education and Engagement
Employees Supervised: n/a
POSITION PURPOSE:
Position assists with the creation and implementation of virtual and in-person programs for a variety of audiences
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to research, develop, and prepare for programs
· Assist with the execution of programs both in-person and virtually
· Assist with the execution of recorded videos
· Facilitate student experiences through in-person and virtual programs as needed
· Assist with the development of program elements, including but not limited to: activities, handouts, classroom guides, administration reports
· Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Comfortable in a team-based environment with ability to work independently
- Customer-centered approach
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or other word processing applications
- Experience completing research-based projects
- Willingness to learn and/or improve research, technology and program development skills
- Working knowledge of video conferencing tools preferred
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends, travel to surrounding counties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in a typical office environment with some work outdoors.
Physical Movement – Stooping, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Reaching and Crouching in order to reach & pick up items. Must be able to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
Wrist & Visual Stamina – Ability to type and focus on a computer screen for prolonged periods of time
(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)
KSA’s GAINED IN THIS ROLE:
Communication: Students will communicate a variety of topics to a variety of audiences to aid in the daily running of the museum
Innovator: Students will experience using their knowledge base and available resources to make decisions while working independently on projects.
Community Contributor: Students will expand their knowledge base by working with a varied audience and contribute to a larger community by finding ways for people to engage with Indiana History.
Problem Solver: Students will learn to think critically and work within a team environment to solve problems and meet the needs of a department.
PAY AND BENEFITS
This position is up to 20 hours/week. Pay is $14/hour. Benefits include employer sponsored retirement plans, free parking, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, and reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis.