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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 below as well as on the State of Indiana’s ‘Work for Indiana’ careers website.

  • Security Specialist

    The Security Specialist for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of the museum, staff, and guests. This position is responsible for safeguarding museum property, including valuable artifacts and exhibits, ensuring a pleasant experience for all visitors. Key tasks include patrolling the museum’s 270,000 sq. ft. facility and immediate perimeter, monitoring security systems, and enforcing security protocols. The role also involves liaising with museum management, staff, and law enforcement in emergency situations.

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  • Celebration Crossing Engagement Specialist

    Indiana State Museum is seeking candidates for the holiday experience, Celebration Crossing. During Celebration Crossing, visitors will get to experience the holiday season through whimsical characters, fun activities, visits with Santa, a magical train ride and so much more!

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  • Historic Site Interpreter

    As the Historic Site Interpreter at Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, you will primarily be responsible for guided tours around the historic site.

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  • Historic Site Interpreter

    As the Historic Site Interpreter at T.C. Steele State Historic Site, located in Nashville, Indiana, you will primarily be responsible for guided tours around the historic site.

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Internships

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.

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Our Mission

To serve as a catalyst for informal lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places and things.

Our Vision

Be the leader in informal lifelong learning that is recognized, sought-after and celebrated regionally, nationally and globally.