Job Description

Department

ART MUSEUM (BL-AMUS-IUBLA)

Department Information

Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art (EMA) at Indiana University (IU) has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. A preeminent teaching museum, its internationally acclaimed collection includes more than 47,000 objects representing nearly every art-producing culture throughout history. Collection areas include African art, ancient art, Asian art, global contemporary art, European and American Art, Indigenous art, Oceanic art, and prints, drawings, and photography.

Job Summary

The Eskenazi Museum of Art seeks IU students as part-time staff to lead interactive tours of the museum.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads K-12 and some public tours. This includes asking open-ended questions (as discussion prompts), facilitating in-gallery activities (e.g., using storytelling prompts, sketching prompts, etc.), and sharing relevant information (e.g., historical or cultural facts) for groups of visitors regarding artwork, exhibitions, and the museum building.
• Reports any observations, concerns, or incidents to supervisory or security staff that may require action and attention.
• Knows all safety procedures to be responsible for large groups of people (e.g., knowledge of fire exits, elevators, and restroom facilities).

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Some experience in a customer-facing role.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Ability to work professionally with students, staff, faculty, and community members, from children to adults.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to think quickly to lead tours and handle tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to facilitate tour conversations using techniques learned in training. Ability to speak loudly, confidently, and clearly enough to be heard by groups of people.
• Ability to generate enthusiasm for the art museum and its collections.
• Ability to understand and adhere to guidelines for Programs Involving Children (PIC).
• Ability to use a computer or electronic device to access learning content and tour scheduling online.
• Ability to greet museum visitors and lead in gallery experiences using knowledge and interpretive techniques learned through training.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the person to monitor experiences and respond quickly to the needs of guests and security. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment to access learning content and tour scheduling online (e.g., Canvas, SignUpGenius).

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations while leading guests through the museum and talking with guests about artwork.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

During their first semester, Student Guides will complete an introductory training course. The purpose of this training is to familiarize guides with the EMA's collection, general museum policies, and educational practices. Training includes learning discussion questions and approaches for talking about art and practicing those techniques, learning information about artworks on view, learning tours for school groups, as well as observing in-gallery experiences. Trainees occasionally lead in-gallery experiences or portions of tours as they develop their knowledge and skill set.

All Student Guides (new or otherwise) must attend monthly training sessions during the academic semesters, and complete self-guided tasks. This will include learning information about artworks, preparing for tours, and writing personal reflections.

Work Location

Eskenazi Museum of Art

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$15.00 per hour

Work Hours

Student Guides must be available for training and tours.

After completing a paid training period, Student Guides can expect to work 8 hours a month.

The work schedule varies, based on tours.

Flexible work schedule; occasionally working weekends is required.

Per IU policy, this position is capped at 29 hours per week.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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