Terre Haute Children's Museum Program Assistant

Summary

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
ST2600050

Job Title
Terre Haute Children's Museum Program 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
10.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist with implementing education department events.

Specific Responsibilities

Work Schedule

Saturdays 10-4:00; Sundays 12-4:00

Desired Start Date
08/18/2026

Open Date
08/06/2026

Close Date
09/06/2026

Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED

Required Field(s) of Study
• 1-3 years of youth work
• Planning and implementing programs in an educational or recreational setting

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

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 adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Excellent customer service skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Duties for this position take place at 727 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807 and include:

• Assist with implementing education department events. (Learning Labs, Tot Time, Baby Explorer, Hands on Science, ect.)
• Assist with holiday activities and events.
• Teach lessons and basic lab experiments each week.
• Assist with planning lessons and activities for various events.
• Create a safe and engaging atmosphere for children.
• Possess appropriate behavior management of children.
• Occasionally assist with supervising and managing volunteers.
• Be able to be a PlayGuide when needed on the museum floor.
• Be able to work most weekends and school breaks.

Job Description

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
ST2600050

Job Title
Terre Haute Children's Museum Program 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
10.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist with implementing education department events.

Specific Responsibilities

Work Schedule

Saturdays 10-4:00; Sundays 12-4:00

Desired Start Date
08/18/2026

Open Date
08/06/2026

Close Date
09/06/2026

Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED

Required Field(s) of Study
• 1-3 years of youth work
• Planning and implementing programs in an educational or recreational setting

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

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 adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Excellent customer service skills, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Duties for this position take place at 727 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807 and include:

• Assist with implementing education department events. (Learning Labs, Tot Time, Baby Explorer, Hands on Science, ect.)
• Assist with holiday activities and events.
• Teach lessons and basic lab experiments each week.
• Assist with planning lessons and activities for various events.
• Create a safe and engaging atmosphere for children.
• Possess appropriate behavior management of children.
• Occasionally assist with supervising and managing volunteers.
• Be able to be a PlayGuide when needed on the museum floor.
• Be able to work most weekends and school breaks.