Post Baccalaureate Museum Fellow

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Position Overview

The Joseph Moore Museum (JMM) at Earlham College seeks a full-time, early career museum professional for immediate hire. This position is a 1 year (50 week), grant-funded role with the possibility of a 1 year extension. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. This position will gain experience in most areas of museum operations with a particular focus in museum education. They will report to the museum faculty working primarily with the Curator of Education, but also assist the Director with limited operations, marketing and administrative activities. This role will need to be available during the summer to provide departmental coverage.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Education and Museum Programs (50%)

• Manage the day-to-day scheduling of student staff for the hosting, education, and animal care teams, filling in as needed
• Collaborate with the Curator of Education in teaching field trip programs for all ages in the museum (includes programs for pre-K through grade 12 as well as adult audiences). Programs and subjects include but are not limited to planetarium shows, live animal demonstrations, Indiana prehistory, the Ordovician period, Ancient Egypt, etc.
• Carry out daily maintenance of the exhibit museum, including resetting and restocking exhibits, identifying maintenance and repair needs, and submitting and tracking work orders to resolve issues
• Assist the Curator of Education with program development, research, and support
• Contribute to student training and assessment
• Represent the museum at both on and off campus events with students (i.e., Earth Day, Halloween in the park, library events, farmers market, EC involvement fair)
• Develop and oversee an evening program for campus and community (escape games, planetarium nights, study nights, etc.)
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events, including ordering, set-up and take-down
• Provide backup for hosting as needed including occasional weekends

Animal Care (25%)

• Coordinate the care of our live collections, overseeing, training, and scheduling the animal care student team; maintaining a schedule for cleaning the habitats; and coordinating with faculty for supply replenishment. This includes caring for reptiles and amphibians as well as live feeder crickets and a dubia roach colony. They are the primary person responsible for the health and care of our live animal ambassadors.

Marketing, Operations, and Other Administrative duties (25%)

• Social media/marketing: regular (multiple times a week) social media posts and occasional newsletter and email communications to diverse audiences including the JMM and MUSE IG and FB accounts, mail chimp communications, etc. 
• Giftshop: assist with restocking, merchandising, ordering inventory, maintaining our online shop and weekly deposits
• Administrative Duties: Provide general administrative support to the museum and museum studies program
• Data management: create, maintain and update accurate data sets for various reporting needs, including visitor statistics, marketing survey results, and student worker reflections and evaluations
• Actively participate in meetings, team planning and shared office operations
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A BA or BS in a related field
• Prior museum experience or other experience in informal education setting (camps,nature centers, etc.)
• Experience using digital tools and technology, Familiarity with Microsoft 365, graphic design and social media platforms
• Strong verbal, written, and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and community partners
• Experience communicating with and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and career interests
• Clear understanding of, and affinity with, the mission and values of the Joseph Moore Museum as well as Earlham College
• Commitment to high visibility, accessibility, and engagement with students and the campus community
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, student and community centered environment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

To Apply

Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information 

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

Employee Benefits at Earlham

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance* 
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games 
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees withpreviousservice in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents. 

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based on race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, religion, or other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.

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