The BMA is seeking a Director of Interpretation to spearhead the development, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of in-gallery interpretation. The Director of Interpretation will create engaging interpretive content that will invite visitors to make relevant connections between the BMA’s exhibitions and collections and their own lived experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering socially, intellectually, and physically accessible and inclusive visitor experiences. This position will serve as project director for a variety of interpretive initiatives related to the Museum’s robust exhibition program and continuing reevaluation of its permanent collection galleries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leading the interpretive planning process for major exhibitions and renovations.
- Overseeing in-gallery interpreters programs, including the docent program and contract gallery educators.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating audio tours, mobile phone guides, and other in-gallery technology, as required.
- Developing gallery guides and hands-on interpretive materials.
- Acting as a key reviewer for gallery labels.
- Overseeing visitor testing and evaluation of interpretive materials.
- Developing and administering work schedules, timelines, and other resources to ensure that projects meet milestones and desired outcomes.
- Preparing and managing interpretation budgets and coordinating program contracts, proposals, and documentation.
- Collaborating with colleagues within the education department, across the museum, and within the Baltimore community.
- Working with curators, conservators, librarians, archivists, and educators to identify and create rich media content; marketing, designers, visitor services, and development colleagues to integrate interpretive tools into other communication strategies (website, social media, way-finding tools) and to raise awareness for new educational initiatives; and IT, digital, and collection management staff to catalogue, manage, and store new digital assets.
- Identifying, hiring, and managing outside consultants and/or contractors including outside vendors, videographers, transcribers, and fabricators to support interpretive projects.
This full-time, exempt position reports to the Chief Education Officer.
Employer Name:
Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Director of Interpretation
Job Submission Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
• BA in art history, design, museum education, or a related field or professional experience equivalent
• 7-10 years creating interpretive materials for a range of audiences
• Ability to work cohesively with a team and to produce quality results
• Excellent project management and collaboration skills
• Highly detailed organizational skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and good judgment
• Strong familiarity with current research and practice on emerging technologies in museum and exhibition environments.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
BENEFITS
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.
APPLY
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to
[email protected] with “Director of Interpretation” your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
No phone calls please.
