MUSEUM INTERPRETIVE PLANNER

We are seeking a museum interpretive planner who creates engaging and educational visitor experiences by researching content, developing interpretive themes, writing scripts, and collaborating with designers and curators to translate complex information into accessible stories for diverse audiences. Key responsibilities include developing interpretive goals, coordinating project teams, conducting audience analysis, evaluating exhibition effectiveness, and staying current with interpretive tools and trends. This role requires substantial research, writing, storytelling, and project management skills, often supported by a humanities, science, or education background.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Development: Researching, structuring, writing, and reviewing interpretive texts, storyboards, and scripts for exhibitions and other programs.
• Strategic Planning: Developing interpretive goals and themes, aligning them with the museum’s mission and audience needs.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with curators, designers, educators, and external vendors to ensure interpretive plans are integrated into exhibition design and production.
• Audience Focus: Analyzing audience data and visitor feedback to create inclusive, accessible, and engaging experiences.
• Project Management: Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones and desired outcomes for interpretive projects.
• Evaluation and Improvement: Conducting and coordinating visitor and exhibition evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement and refine future interpretations.
• Technology Integration: Researching and incorporating current and next-generation interpretive strategies and interpretation tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Research and Writing: Strong ability to research complex topics and communicate them clearly and compellingly through various formats.
• Storytelling: Skill in crafting narratives that connect with diverse audiences and convey key messages effectively.
• Audience Analysis: Understanding different audience segments and how to design experiences that meet their needs and interests.
• Project Management: Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Education: BA, with extensive background in humanities, science, education, communication, museum studies, or other relevant fields is common.