Overview
Work for Indiana. Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. The state provides competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance, with 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 serve as a catalyst for information and lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. Our strategic priority is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs. Role Overview
The Engagement Specialist is part of the Engagement Department at the Indiana State Museum, working as assigned within the galleries and public spaces to engage and interact with visitors, assist with facilitation of daily programming, respond to visitor questions and concerns, safeguard objects, and monitor artifacts and exhibit components. The engagement specialist may be asked to represent the museum at outreach events or assist with programs. The incumbent may assist in managing and training museum volunteers. This is a temporary position from January to October 2026. Schedule
You will work up to 37.5 hours per week. Museum hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Typical work hours are Wednesday – Sunday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Earlier and later hours may be required depending on events and logistics. Salary
The salary for this intermittent position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour. A Day in the Life
Museum Operations: Prepare exhibit spaces daily for visitors, maintain a safe and inviting atmosphere, and complete daily checklists and reports of maintenance and safety concerns. Communicate visitor issues and concerns to security and other staff as appropriate. Support Visitor Services in providing a welcoming and engaging environment for all museum visitors. Manage customer complaints, incidents, and accidents quickly and professionally. Respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety of museum visitors. Clean and sanitize exhibit and public spaces daily. Visitor Engagement: Enhance the visitor experience in scheduled special exhibitions with friendly interaction, assisting with visitor questions and concerns, and remaining visible and approachable. Maintain general knowledge of exhibit content and in-depth knowledge of exhibit interactives and daily engagement programs. Implement scheduled and spontaneous activities and programs within the exhibit for diverse audiences including children, families, and adults. Collect visitor feedback on experiences and programs. Work with and assist museum volunteers as needed. The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be changed or assigned at any time. What You\'ll Need for Success
High School diploma or equivalent. Background in education, theater, and/or customer service preferred. Must be able to work 3 or more days during the week. Experience working with children and families in an informal and/or formal environment. Experience with hands-on, interactive program development and facilitation. Must be comfortable working independently and demonstrate initiative. Strong presentation, communication and customer service skills and collaborative work ethic. 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
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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Work for Indiana. Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies. The state provides competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance, with 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 serve as a catalyst for information and lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. Our strategic priority is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs. Role Overview
The Engagement Specialist is part of the Engagement Department at the Indiana State Museum, working as assigned within the galleries and public spaces to engage and interact with visitors, assist with facilitation of daily programming, respond to visitor questions and concerns, safeguard objects, and monitor artifacts and exhibit components. The engagement specialist may be asked to represent the museum at outreach events or assist with programs. The incumbent may assist in managing and training museum volunteers. This is a temporary position from January to October 2026. Schedule
You will work up to 37.5 hours per week. Museum hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Typical work hours are Wednesday – Sunday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Earlier and later hours may be required depending on events and logistics. Salary
The salary for this intermittent position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour. A Day in the Life
Museum Operations: Prepare exhibit spaces daily for visitors, maintain a safe and inviting atmosphere, and complete daily checklists and reports of maintenance and safety concerns. Communicate visitor issues and concerns to security and other staff as appropriate. Support Visitor Services in providing a welcoming and engaging environment for all museum visitors. Manage customer complaints, incidents, and accidents quickly and professionally. Respond to emergency situations to ensure the safety of museum visitors. Clean and sanitize exhibit and public spaces daily. Visitor Engagement: Enhance the visitor experience in scheduled special exhibitions with friendly interaction, assisting with visitor questions and concerns, and remaining visible and approachable. Maintain general knowledge of exhibit content and in-depth knowledge of exhibit interactives and daily engagement programs. Implement scheduled and spontaneous activities and programs within the exhibit for diverse audiences including children, families, and adults. Collect visitor feedback on experiences and programs. Work with and assist museum volunteers as needed. The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be changed or assigned at any time. What You\'ll Need for Success
High School diploma or equivalent. Background in education, theater, and/or customer service preferred. Must be able to work 3 or more days during the week. Experience working with children and families in an informal and/or formal environment. Experience with hands-on, interactive program development and facilitation. Must be comfortable working independently and demonstrate initiative. Strong presentation, communication and customer service skills and collaborative work ethic. 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
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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