Assistant Educator, Intergenerational & Community Programs

Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfields a Place for Nature & The Arts is seeking an Assistant Educator for Intergenerational & Community Programs. The role reports to the Director of Public Programs and offers a salary range of $50,000–$52,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will design and implement programs reflecting institutional priorities, build partnerships with community organizations, and provide on-site leadership across museum galleries, gardens, and campus spaces.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a master's degree in a museum education or related field and has strong experience in education or community programs.
• Experience developing and implementing programs from concept to completion in a museum setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborations with diverse community partners.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement engaging programs with the Director of Public Programs.
• Build relationships with community organizations, artists, and cultural partners.
• Collaborate across Newfields to plan, promote, and deliver programs.
• Provide on-site leadership across galleries, gardens, and campus spaces.
• Manage timelines, production needs, and cross-department coordination.

Skills

Intergenerational programming

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Accessibility & inclusion

Organization

Education

Master's degree in Museum Education

3-5 years of museum education/programs experience

Tools

Canva

Job description

Opportunity Title: Assistant Educator, Intergenerational & Community Programs

Reports To: Director of Public Programs

Salary Range: $50,000-$52,000

Responsibilities

• With the Director of Public Programs, design, coordinate, and implement engaging programs that reflect institutional priorities and deliver exceptional audience experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, artists, and cultural partners.
• Collaborate across Newfields to support successful planning, promotion, and delivery of programs.
• Provide on-site leadership across museum galleries, gardens, and campus-wide spaces.
• Manage program timelines, production needs, and cross-departmental coordination with AV, security, visitor experience, custodial, culinary, horticulture, and community partners. Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to Newfield's teams.
• Draft contracts, travel requests, and purchasing requisitions adhering to Newfields policies and procedures.
• Develop program copy, including marketing materials and interpretive resources.
• Track attendance, audience feedback, and engagement data for evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with budget tracking, documentation, and maintaining program records.
• Use tools such as Canva or similar platforms to support graphic needs for program materials.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of intergenerational programming principles and community engagement best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to support programs through their full life cycle, from concepting through completion.
• Exceptional judgment, time management, and discretion.
• Ability to navigate both museum and garden/park environments.
• Clear, effective communication with community partners, colleagues, and audiences.
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable museum practices.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Education And/or Experience

• Master's degree in Museum Education, Education, Community Arts, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience developing and implementing education or community programs in a museum setting.
• Demonstrated track record of building collaborative relationships with diverse community partners.

Physical Demands of Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of that that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and navigate uneven terrain.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Evening, weekend, and some holiday duties will be required. Adjustment to schedules may be required based on events and schedule.