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Manager of Interpretation
Newfields —Indianapolis, IN
- $67,500 - $72,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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Salary Range: $60,000-65,000
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art —Indianapolis, IN
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
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Manager of Exhibition Design
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art —Indianapolis, IN
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Newfields —Indianapolis, IN
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- 5 years
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Manager of Interpretation

Newfields -
Indianapolis, IN

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Job Details

$67,500 - $72,500 a year

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Meeting facilitation
Achieving project delivery timelines
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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Manager of Interpretation

Salary Range: $60,000-65,000

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