Job Description

 

Work for Indiana

 

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:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a museum system with 12 locations across the state, including the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis and 11 historic sites across the state. 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. 

 

Role Overview:

The Summer Camp Counselor works in the Programs and Education Engagement department as assigned within the Museum Summer Camp program.

This position will be work work 7:45 am-1:15 pm or 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday from, June 2, 2025– June 27, 2025 and July 7, 2025 – August 1, 2025. Will also work a single day from May 27, 2025 – May 30, 2025. Mandatory training dates on May 10, 2025 and May 17, 2025.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

 

A Day in the Life:

 

• Assist with the facilitation of camp activities including troubleshooting problems, engaging youth in hands-on activities, and overseeing campers.
• Assist with program development, materials preparation, and supply coordination.
• Directly supervise children in camp and discipline when needed; report disciplinary issues to the camp director immediately.
• Mentor and encourage creativity & exploration and hands-on, minds-on learning with campers.
• Be a role model for campers in leadership, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and innovate.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of games and activities.
• Assist with input of all camper information: camp reservations, registration packets, and demographic information.
• Assist with evaluation, data entry, and interpretation.
• Provide a safe environment for campers for play, learning, and discovery.
• Assist with museum-related demonstrations and programs.
• Engage visitors in museum galleries during daily events and activities.

 

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:

 

• High School Diploma required. 
• Some experience working with school-aged-youth is required. 
• Ability to communicate information to multiple audiences, including children in a wide variety of formats. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule from week to week, mostly Monday-Friday; some weekends as scheduled.
• Exhibit excellent public speaking skills, enthusiasm, and creativity while interacting with visitors of all ages and abilities.
• Must be a team player.
• Experience working with children in a camp, educational, or childcare setting.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

 

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. 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov .

 

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.

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Summer work, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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