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
ST2600206

Job Title
Terre Haute Children's Museum Program Assistant

Job Category
Community Works

Job Type
Regular Student Jobs

Position Class Code
82100 - Student - Unrestricted

Student Pay Grade
999

Hourly Wage/Salary
10.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Guide children ages 3-13 through hands-on STEM activities and watch their faces light up with accomplishment. This position works primarily on Saturdays, Sundays, with occasional evenings, occasional mornings, and some school holidays to lead informal and formal programs at the Terre Haute Children's Museum. Interest in STEM is helpful, but expertise is not required.

Specific Responsibilities

Work Schedule

Preferred availability: Saturdays 10am-4pm. Sundays 12pm-4pm. Flexible with student class schedule. Work schedule will be determined by student availability and department needs.

Desired Start Date
09/16/2026

Open Date
09/09/2026

Close Date
10/09/2026

Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED

Required Field(s) of Study

N/A

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 learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, 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

• Assist with implementing education department events.
• Teach lessons and basic lab experiments occasionally.
• 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.

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
ST2600206

Job Title
Terre Haute Children's Museum Program Assistant

Job Category
Community Works

Job Type
Regular Student Jobs

Position Class Code
82100 - Student - Unrestricted

Student Pay Grade
999

Hourly Wage/Salary
10.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Guide children ages 3-13 through hands-on STEM activities and watch their faces light up with accomplishment. This position works primarily on Saturdays, Sundays, with occasional evenings, occasional mornings, and some school holidays to lead informal and formal programs at the Terre Haute Children's Museum. Interest in STEM is helpful, but expertise is not required.

Specific Responsibilities

Work Schedule

Preferred availability: Saturdays 10am-4pm. Sundays 12pm-4pm. Flexible with student class schedule. Work schedule will be determined by student availability and department needs.

Desired Start Date
09/16/2026

Open Date
09/09/2026

Close Date
10/09/2026

Required Relevant Education & Experience
High School diploma or GED

Required Field(s) of Study

N/A

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 learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, 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

• Assist with implementing education department events.
• Teach lessons and basic lab experiments occasionally.
• 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.