Program Developer

Date Posted: Jul 2, 2024

Requisition ID: 445934

Location:

Evansville, IN, US, 47715

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):

The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana.  The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science.

About Angel Mounds State Historic Site:

Angel Mounds State Historic Site is one of the best-preserved, pre-contact Native American sites in North America. Built between A.D. 1000 and 1450, the town was occupied by more than 1,000 people who were part of the Mississippian culture, and included earthen mounds built to elevate important buildings. The site includes an interpretive center, re-creations of Mississippian buildings, and a working reconstruction of the 1939 Works Progress Administration (WPA) archaeology laboratory. The 500-acre non-archaeological portion of the site contains a nature preserve with hiking and biking trails and an 18-hole disk golf course.

Role Overview:

The Program Developer works with the Site Manager to develop and implement public and educational programs. You will assist with event coordination, daily operations, programs, site interpretation, community relations, purchasing, and artifact and property care. On-site housing may be provided for this position.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $46,350.02 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

Programs and Interpretation

• Gives occasional guided tours to the public or other guests & visitors

• Plans and implements public tours, specialty tours, site programs (including summer camp weeks), and special events along with the Site Manager for Angel Mounds and occasionally assists with implementation at Vincennes and New Harmony State Historic Sites

• Awareness of grants and sponsorships in support of public and educational programs

• Coordinates rental activities & facility use

  Artifact/Property Care

• Responsible for the care, handling, accountability, and transportation of historic artifacts belonging to Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) and the site Includes the cleaning, storage inventory, display and security of artifacts Assists Site Manager with oversight and implementation of building maintenance and repair

  Community Relations

• Responsible for maintaining community relations through partner organizations, regional networks, and other local outlets

• Serves as a representative of the ISMHS system within the site, community, and all exterior locations

  Purchasing and Administrative

• Performs all types of ISMHS purchasing procedures and paperwork, as well as money collection documentation, fiscal reports, attendance, and other reports

  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, history, museum studies, or related field preferred but not required

• At least two (2) years of experience in an education, museum, or historic site position

• Ability to work with a wide and diverse variety of people as well as the general public in a professional manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email applications

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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

• 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

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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