Manager of Interpretation

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Manager of Interpretation to lead the development of meaningful, visitor-centered experiences across our campus. This role is central to shaping how audiences connect with art, nature, and place—bringing stories to life through engaging, inclusive, and accessible interpretive strategies.

Responsibilities

• Interpretive Strategy & Content Development
• Lead the creation and implementation of interpretive content across multiple platforms (written, digital, media, and A/V)
• Design engaging visitor experiences for exhibitions, collections, gardens, and historic spaces
• Serve as lead interpreter on assigned projects, shaping storytelling frameworks and audience outcomes
• Incorporate visitor research and feedback to continuously improve experiences
• Collaborate with community partners and artists to ensure inclusive, relevant storytelling
• Exhibition & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Lead or co-lead exhibition content and design teams
• Partner with curators, educators, and internal stakeholders to deliver cohesive experiences
• Manage timelines, workflows, and communication across departments
• Operations & Budget Management
• Oversee interpretation spaces, including family-focused and interactive areas
• Manage budgets for exhibitions, operations, and interpretive initiatives
• Maintain processes that ensure consistency, quality, and operational efficiency
• Team Leadership & Development
• Supervise, mentor, and develop interpretation staff and volunteers
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning

Requirements

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities
• Proven leadership and meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working across departments to drive shared outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education, Visual Communication, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a museum or similar cultural institution
• Demonstrated experience in interpretation, visitor engagement, or exhibition development

Skills

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities
• Proven leadership and meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent project management and organizational capabilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working across departments to drive shared outcomes

Benefits

• Salary range: $67,500 - $72,500

Pay

• Salary

Schedule

• Full-time