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Take the next step in your career with the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a 12-location museum system including a museum in downtown Indy and 11 state historic sites, offering career, internship and volunteer opportunities all around Indiana. Want to learn something new every day and spread your love for the Hoosier state? Find a list of our open positions and internships below as well as on the State of Indiana’s ‘Work for Indiana’ careers website.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Early Childhood Senior Program Manager

The Indiana State Museum is seeking an Early Childhood Senior Program Manager to set the strategic direction for all Early Childhood programming at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Responsibilities include development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of all programming and services for early childhood youth, parents, educators, and museum visitors.

This position requires a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and the salary for this position traditionally starts at $56,650.00.

Click the link below to learn more and apply now.

EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERMITTENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Early Childhood Intermittent Program Specialist

The Indiana State Museum is seeking an Early Childhood Intermittent Program Specialist to work in early childhood programming to engage and interact with our youngest visitors and their families, assist with development and preparation of activities, and collect and evaluate data.

The salary for this position typically starts at an hourly rate of $16.73.

Click the link below to learn more and apply now.

SCHOOL BREAK CAMP CONTRACT COUNSELOR

School Break Camp Contract Counselor

The Indiana State Museum is seeking a School Break Camp Contract Counselor to assist with kindergarten through 6th grade school break camps within the Education and Engagement department.

This contract position will work from 7:45 am-5:30 pm on scheduled days. Fall break camp is scheduled October 12-16, 2026, and October 19-23, 2026. Winter break camp is scheduled December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2026 and January 4, 18, and February 15, 2027. This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.73.

Click the link below to learn more and to apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Indiana State Museum’s Camp Program Manager, Marissa Subar at msubar@indianamuseum.org.

ANGEL MOUNDS PROGRAM DEVELOPER

Angel Mounds Program Developer

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is seeking a Program Developer at Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville, Indiana. This position will be responsible for developing, acquiring funding and school programming and special events at the site. You will work with the site operational manager to develop and maintain community relations through support groups and involvement the historic site in community programs and more.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $46,350.00

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PART-TIME SECURITY SPECIALIST - 1ST SHIFT

Part-Time Security Specialist - 1st Shift

The Indiana State Museum is seeking a Part-Time Security Specialist – 1st Shift who will be responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment for Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites (ISMHS) employees, visitors, collections, exhibits, facilities, and state property during overnight operations. The primary responsibilities include conducting routine interior and exterior security patrols; monitoring surveillance cameras and more.

This position will work on Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday from 11 am to 7 pm, Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.73.

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PART-TIME SECURITY SPECIALIST - 3RD SHIFT

Part-Time Security Specialist - 3rd Shift

The Indiana State Museum is seeking a Part-Time Security Specialist – 3rd Shift who will be responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment for Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites (ISMHS) employees, visitors, collections, exhibits, facilities, and state property during overnight operations. The primary responsibilities include conducting routine interior and exterior security patrols; monitoring surveillance cameras and more.

This position will work on Monday from 12 am to 8 am, Tuesday from 12 am to 8 am, Wednesday from 12 am to 8 am. and Thursday form 12 am to 7 am. This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.73.

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  • OUR MISSION

    We ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories and create connections.

  • OUR VISION

    To create relevant engaging experiences fueled by our collection, sites and stories that connect with Hoosier audiences.

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Internship Opportunities

We offer a wide variety of internship opportunities for college students at all levels of study and in many different disciplines.

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is the crossroads of everything interesting, educational and unique about the state. We invite you to become a part of this exciting institution as a volunteer.