The Western Illinois Museum is pleased to offer summer employment to high school students. The part-time paid positions offer professional experience in arts and culture programming in a museum setting.
Please use the form below to apply. Or download and mail a completed application to the address below. Applications are also available at the Museum.
Applications are being accepted from May 1st through May 24th, 2024. The position’s start date is June 1, 2024. 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 the collection of oral histories from community members for the Museum’s collection.
● Assist in the development of podcasts or other ways to share the interviews with Museum guests that align with the Museum’s participatory approach to engaging visitors. This includes transcribing, editing, and crafting a compelling story. Training will be provided.
● Assist with the promotion of the interviews, podcasts, or other public history projects.
● 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, 2024. 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 and will be 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 apply for the Summer Program Assistant Position. Or download the form and mail it to the Museum at the address below.
Western Illinois Museum
201 S Lafayette Street
Macomb, IL 61455
309.837.2750
info@wimuseum.org