Lanier Mansion Site Interpreter

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Date Posted:
Jan 21, 2026

Requisition

Location:

Madison, IN, US, 47250

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Transparency. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences:
Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview:

The Lanier Mansion Historical Site Interpreter conducts guided tours and assists with the visitor experience at programs and site functions.

This is an intermittent position. Hours will be arranged with the supervisor.

The salary for this intermittent position traditionally starts at $16.73 per hour but may be commensurate with education and experience.

Responsible for interpreting all aspects of the site including but not limited to the following duties:

• Guided tours.
• Educational and Public Programming assistance.
• Special events.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have a high school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) and at least one (1) year of experience.
• Must have excellent people skills, be comfortable interacting with large groups of people and children, and display a love of history.
• Ability to learn facts and retain information.
• Must have or be willing to acquire knowledge of site and surrounding area.
• Must be organized and responsible.
• Must be able to work unsupervised as necessary.
• Must be able to operate cash registers and handle money.
• Weekends and some evening hours required.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at  .