Manager of Interpretation

Opportunity Title: Manager of Interpretation

Reports To: Director of Content and Interpretive Engagement

Salary or Hourly: Salary

Salary Range: 67,500 -72,500

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.

You will lead a talented interpretation team, guide cross-functional projects, and play a key role in exhibition development, ensuring all interpretive content aligns with institutional goals for engagement, learning, and community connection.

What You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

Required 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

Education & Experience

• 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
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout galleries and outdoor spaces
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends