Angel Mounds Program Developer

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

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Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Program Manager for Angel Mounds State Historic Site to lead program development, fundraising and community engagement. This role oversees staff, volunteers and partnerships to deliver educational and public programs for diverse audiences.

The position requires a BA/BS in a relevant field and experience in museums or historic sites, with strong budgeting, planning and leadership skills. A comprehensive benefits package is provided by the state.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Historic Preservation, Education, Museum Studies, Public History or History plus two years of related museum or historic site experience.
• Familiar with American Association of Museums Standards for 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 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

• Develop, obtain funding for and implement general audience, school programming and site events.
• Work with site operations manager to develop and maintain community relations through support groups and community programs.
• Manage grants, sponsorships and general programming funding.
• Assist in long-range planning for the historic site, budgeting, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Assist in keeping site spending within annual budgets.
• Assist in State purchasing paperwork and fiscal reporting.
• Provide leadership in the execution of work plans and delegation of staff responsibilities.
• Train interpretation/programming staff to complete all program work assigned.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring and supervision of all full-time and seasonal program staff.
• Oversee supervision of volunteers for general programs and events.
• Develop and present public programs and tours and work with Regional School Services Manager on school tours and workshops.
• Obtain sponsorships, partnerships, and grants to support school, general and special events.
• Conduct basic historical research to verify information.
• Help resolve visitor problems and complaints.
• Adhere to Indiana State Museum Collections Policy and inventory requirements.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of site buildings, grounds and equipment.
• May include mowing, painting, repairs and other duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Grant writing

Event planning

Community relations

Education

BA/BS in Historic Preservation, Education, Museum Studies, Public History or History

Job description

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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:

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

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.

A Day in the Life:

• 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.

What You'll Need for Success:

• 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.

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 full-time employees which includes:

• 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 to401(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
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
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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 [e-mail] .