Intergenerational & Community Programs Assistant Educator

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

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.