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Work for Indiana

Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana 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.

Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

About the Indiana War Memorials Commission (IWM):

The Indiana War Memorials Commission manages the Indiana War Memorial Historic District in downtown Indianapolis, including the Indiana War Memorial, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, American Legion Mall, Veterans Memorial Plaza, and University Park, as well as the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Memorial, the Medal of Honor Memorial, and the 9/11 Memorial on the Canal. The Indiana War Memorial contains the IWM Museum.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the IWMC is to honor and commemorate the service, valor, and sacrifice of America’s armed forces and veterans, especially those from Indiana, and to educate the public about the military history of our nation and state.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900 but may be commensurate with education and/or prior work experience.

Role Overview:

As a Museum Specialist, you will perform the following primary duties: assist with the design, development, installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits, and management of the museum’s collection of historic military artifacts and battle flags. You will also assist with guided tours, staffing the front desk, and interacting with veterans and the public about the IWM Museum and Historic District.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Assist with design, development, and production of museum exhibits and display cases, following professional standards and museum objectives.
• Review and research design and production of museum display materials to ensure that the selection of materials, and manner of construction and display are correct.
• Research and write accurate educational copy for exhibit display panels and artifact object labels about assigned exhibit subjects, such as conflicts, battles, units, vehicles, weapons, individual veterans, and other military history subjects.
• Manage the museum’s collection of historic military artifacts and battle flags, including cataloging, storing, handling, and researching objects, and administering the collections database.
• Work with donors and lenders to obtain artifacts for the collection, and conduct inventories.
• Assist with related projects such as conservation of historic battle flags and other items.
• Perform museum public relations and visitor experience services by scheduling and guiding tours of the museum, and interacting with veterans, the public, educators, students, living historians, and tour groups to answer questions about the museum.
• Produce educational and promotional content such as videos, presentations, and self-guided tours.
• Perform additional duties such as representing the museum at special events, supporting use of agency information technology and audiovisual resources, staffing the front desk during operating hours, and closing the museum and building at night.

The job profile 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 with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies, or related field preferred.
• Ability to use a variety of software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of American and Indiana military history.
• Working knowledge of professional museum guidelines and division objectives.
• Effective communications skills.
• Experience with researching and writing about historical subjects.
• Ability to research assigned subjects such as identification and history of an artifact, specific conflict, or method of construction using a variety of sources.
• Ability to work independently on various assignments.
• Ability or experience with design, carpentry, photography, painting, and audiovisual components are a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role does not provide direct supervision to 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 recruit, select, develop, and promote 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 accommodation in completing 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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