Part-Time Operations Technician, IUMAA

About IU MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY & ANT
I U MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY & ANT (BL-MAA-IUBLA) is the newest museum at Indiana University. The IUMAA combines the former Mathers Museum of World Culture with the Laboratory of Archaeology, offering a cohesive experience that focuses on storytelling, stewarding collections, and community engagement. It houses over 5 million artifacts spanning a wide range of human experience, and is accessible for research, teaching, and broader community partnerships, including Indigenous communities and advisory boards.

Part‑Time Operations Technician
Part‑time Operations Technicians work as part of the Operations and Building Management team to ensure the museum is functional, safe, and efficient. The Technician supports the Operations Manager and museum staff, upholds IUMAA Operations standards, and provides logistical support for museum operations.

Responsibilities

Supports the Operations manager to set up room infrastructure and technology for events

Supports event staffing, event logistics, and ancillary events tasks

Safely lifts, carries, pushes, and moves materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture as needed

Gathers and inputs environmental data pertinent to the museum and collections

Surveys and inputs data related to Integrated Pest Management policies of the building

Provides support for after‑hours and weekend events in the museum

Monitors and enforces parking policies

Conducts sweeps of the building and grounds to survey for safety and security issues

Coordinates support for Operations activities, resource deployment, and communication

Develops schedule and fulfills tasks related to daily, weekly, and monthly recurring Operations obligations

Uses organizational skills to keep department assets and data tidy and available across multiple spaces and platforms

Collaborates with cross‑functional teams with varying levels of seniority and experience to support various programs

Education
Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business administration, office management, hospitality management, event planning, or a related field

Work Experience
Required

2 years of relevant experience

Preferred

Experience in facility care, facility management, operations/logistics management, event/program planning, hospitality, or related fields

Licenses & Certificates
Preferred

CPR/AED certified

Skills
Required

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn new things

Ability to troubleshoot

Basic computing skills with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and online forms

Preferred

General handiness and familiarity with tools

Technological prowess and knowledge of computer systems

Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or other design software systems

General knowledge of local insect species

Familiarity with ADA regulations

Physical Demands
This role has both extended periods of being sedentary and extended periods of being physically active. The role routinely moves objects that weigh up to 40 pounds with assistance, as well as crouching, bending, and lifting. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Location
Bloomington, Indiana. This is an in‑person position.

Compensation
$15.00 – $17.00 per hour, based on experience. 9 to 16 hours per week.

Benefits (Full‑time Staff Only)

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Equal Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination.

Contact
Request Support: 812‑856‑1234

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