Swope Art Museum Education Assistant

Position Details

Position Details

Student Employment Enrollment Requirements Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Comments to Applicants

All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: student-employment-list-of-acceptable-documents.pdf

Notice of Vacancy Number ST2600235 Job Title Swope Art Museum Education Assistant Job Category Federal Work Study Student Job Job Type Federal Work Study Student Jobs Position Class Code 82000 - Student work study Student Pay Grade 999 Hourly Wage/Salary 12.00 Job Summary/Basic Function

The Swope Art Museum seeks a creative, organized, and dependable Education Assistant to support the Department of Education and Community Engagement. This part-time Federal Work-Study position will assist with short- and long-term educational programs, community engagement initiatives, research, administrative projects, and day-to-day program operations. Working directly with the Director of Education and Community Engagement, the Education Assistant will help prepare and facilitate museum programs, organize educational resources and supplies, support gallery and classroom content development, assist with volunteer engagement, and contribute to special projects that expand access to and engagement with the Museums collection and programs.

Specific Responsibilities Work Schedule

• Up to 10 hours per week, in accordance with the student's Federal Work-Study award and applicable employment requirements.
• Some evening and/or Saturday availability may be required depending on program and event schedules.

Desired Start Date 09/28/2026 Open Date 09/14/2026 Close Date 10/14/2026 Required Relevant Education & Experience High School diploma or GED Required Field(s) of Study

N/A

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in art, art education, museum studies, education, arts administration, psychology, community engagement, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, youth, students, or community audiences preferred.
• Familiarity with art education, museum education, classroom instruction, program facilitation, or educational content development.
• Comfortable conducting basic research and working with digital files, spreadsheets, and online resources.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to learn and retain information, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Attention to detail, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a museum, gallery, arts organization, school, nonprofit, or community-based organization.
• Experience facilitating art-making activities or educational programs.
• Familiarity with contemporary art, art history, museum collections, or visual literacy.
• Experience working with diverse audiences and/or individuals with varying learning styles and abilities.
• Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design and communication platforms is a plus.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities occur mainly at 25 S 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807 and include:

• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and facilitation of gallery, classroom, outreach, and community programs.
• Prepare art-making supplies, educational materials, activity kits, demonstrations, and project examples for programs and classes.
• Help organize and maintain education materials, supplies, equipment, and teaching resources.
• Assist with program setup, cleanup, and organization before and after educational activities.
• Support the development of age-appropriate and accessible learning experiences for a variety of audiences and ability levels.
• Research artists, artworks, educational practices, community resources, and other relevant topics to support museum programming and interpretation.
• Assist with developing creative, inclusive, and accessible ways for visitors to engage with the Museum's collection and exhibitions.
• Track and update digital inventories of education supplies, resources, and program materials.
• Assist with maintaining program records, attendance information, evaluations, and other program data.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, communication, scheduling, and outreach.
• Support communication with volunteers, teaching artists, educators, and community partners as directed.
• Assist with outreach efforts and the promotion of education and community engagement opportunities.
• Help identify and research potential community resources, partnerships, and engagement opportunities.
• Occasional local travel may be required for outreach programs and community events.

Other Duties

• Provide general support as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to museum education, public programming, and community engagement as needed.

Career Readiness Competencies

o Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in the process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

o Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.

o Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.

o Digital Technology: Select and use appropriate technology to accomplish a given task. The individual is also able to apply computing skills to solve problems.

o Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.

o Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.

o Career and Self Development: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

o Equity and Inclusion: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals' differences.

Career Competencies

Competency: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Competency: Oral/Written Communications Competency: Teamwork/Collaboration Competency: Digital Technology Competency: Professionalism/Work Ethic Competency: Career and Self Development Competency: Equity and Inclusion Competency: Digital Technology

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Current Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a federal work study award for the current academic year?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently in good academic standing with the University?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently in good conduct standing with the University?

• Yes

• No