The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to offer summer employment to high school students. The part-time paid positions will offer professional experience in arts and culture programming in a museum setting.
Please use the form below to submit an application. Applications are being accepted from May 13th through May 31st, 2022. The position’s start date is June 1, 2022.
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.
Position 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 programs in support of museum exhibits and fundraisers, consistent with the museum’s mission
● Manage volunteer needs for programs including recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition
● 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
● Position may include physical duties associated with working events such as climbing ladders and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Salary and Schedule
● The Summer Employment program runs from June 1 through September 15, 2022. Each employee will work with the director to create a schedule for up to 160 hours during this period.
● The salary is $14.25 per hour.
● 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 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.
Thank you for Your Interest
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Thank you to our funder
The summer employment program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council
Agency.