2023 Summer Program Assistant Application

The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to offer summer employment to area high school students. The part-time paid positions will offer professional experience in arts and culture programming in a museum setting.

Please use the following form to submit an application. Applications are being accepted from May 1st through May 27th, 2023. The position’s start date is June 1, 2023.

The Western Illinois Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The summer employment program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Job Description
The Programs Assistant supports the Director with museum special arts and culture projects. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative. We work to ensure our guests and volunteers have a positive educational experience.

Job Responsibilities
The following are potential duties that will be adapted to personal passions and interests.

● Coordinate with the director on program aspects of educational workshops and community outreach, summer music series, and ongoing Our Front Porch cultural programs.

● Assist in the development of exhibit installation that is consistent with the museum’s participatory approach to engaging visitors

● Assist with the promotion of programs; document programs for promotion and social media as well as the museum’s archives

● Track and report program metrics to the director; collect experience notes from volunteers, partners, and guests

● Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that you can expect to use and learn

● Organizational skills and attention to detail

● Verbal and written communication skills

● Work independently and within a team environment

● Customer service skills and interpersonal skills

● Good problem-solving skills

Salary and Schedule

● The Summer Employment program runs from June 1 through September 15, 2023. Each employee will work with the director to create a schedule for 8 to 12 hours a week during this period. Evening and weekend hours may be required to assist with public programs.

● The salary range is $14.25 to $15 per hour based on experience.

● Salary is to be paid twice monthly, with pay periods covering the 1st through the 15th, and the 16th through the end of the month.

Questions or need help submitting an application? Contact the Western Illinois Museum by phone at 309.837.2750, text at 309.837.2613, or email at info@wimuseum.org.

Submit an Application

Please use the following form to submit an application for the Summer Program Assistant Position. Or download the form and mail it to the Museum at the address below.

Name *

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What high school do you attend and what year will you be this fall? Or if you've just graduated! *

Who can we talk to that will tell us how awesome you are? *

Please provide the name and number or email of a teacher or club leader that can tell us about you.

Tells us why you'd like to work at the Western Illinois Museum. *

You can include details about your past work or volunteer experiences, things you are learning at school, and even what you’d like to learn while working with us.

You are welcome to upload a resume but it is not required.

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Your resume will help us to learn more about your past work and volunteer experience.

Western Illinois Museum
201 S Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL 61455
309.837.2750
info@wimuseum.org

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2023 Summer Program Assistant Application

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