Senior Youth Program Manager
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
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 lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.
Role Overview:
The Youth Program Manager is responsible for managing all informal youth-related programming including homeschool programs, school-age camps, scout programs and youth public programs for the Indiana State Museum. Responsibilities include identifying strategic growth opportunities, cultivating relationships with families, homeschool co-ops, scout organizations and community organizations and marketing programs. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in the facilitation of school-based programs and supporting other programs within the department.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,560.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
- Oversee the development, training, implementation and evaluation of all youth-related programming for the Indiana State Museum.
- Research, develop, and facilitate programs and curriculum for homeschool and scouting audiences that align with evaluation data and ISMHS objectives
- Analyze and research trends in youth-related programming for changing needs and interests of the audiences and to take advantage of new opportunities for the museum
- Work with the camp program manager to ensure that camp programs are meeting the goals for campers, guardians, and the museum
- Assist the camp program manager with writing camp curriculum and facilitating camp programs for school-aged camps. Camps occur during fall, winter and spring break as well as summer.
- Connect and collaborate with local and regional youth-serving individuals and organizations
- Purchase, maintain, and prepare materials & supplies for youth programs. This includes preparing the curriculum, supplies, check-in sheets, and program space before/after the program. Assist with camp preparation and materials as needed.
- Evaluate all youth programming on a consistent and regular basis using both observational data and surveys. Use data to adjust activities and curriculum as needed
- Use the reservation system to monitor youth program registrations, to create rosters and other reports
- Manage and track youth programs budget. Work with camp program manager to ensure budget is also managed and tracked
- Work with the Vice President of Engagement to align and implement goals, objectives and learning outcomes with department goals and programs
- Work with the development team for youth program grants, including collecting and compiling data, assisting with writing grant reports, and overseeing spending and tracking of grant budget.
- Work with marketing and communications staff to develop and implement a marketing plan for all youth programs
- Teach school programs and assist with special school and public programs
- Travel to offsite school programs and special events as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for Success:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience
- Must have formal and/or informal teaching experience with youth
- Excellent communication and customer service while interacting with youth and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends and long program days during camp season
- Ability to research and write programs, reports, and evaluations
- Ability to work well and collaborate with other team members to create a unified program experience for all participants
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and respond effectively to program evaluations
- Strong organizational, critical, and detailed thinking, analysis and networking skills
- Familiarity with ADA compliance rules and procedures and awareness of cultural sensitivity issues
- Travel required in local, regional, and statewide area
- Have a current Indiana driving license
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 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
