Position Title: Director of Interpretive Development

Reports to: Senior Director of Interpretation

Position Type: Year-round, full time (2,080 hours)

WHO WE ARE: Genesee Country Village & Museum, located in Mumford, NY 25 miles outside of Rochester, is the largest living history museum in New York State. Our 68-building Historic Village, John L. Wehle Gallery, and Genesee Country Nature Center host nearly 100,000 guests each year on site, off site around the community, and online across the world. Learn more on our website www.gcv.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Senior Director of interpretation, the Director of Interpretive Development is responsible for the research, development, and implementation of interpretive programming.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpretive Program Development

• Lead and oversee research, development and implementation of interpretive manuals, exhibit text, interpretive signage, and other historical content for internal and external use.

• Oversee the development and implementation of themed programs, workshops, and special event interpretation in collaboration with Event Managers and Interpretation Managers.

• Manage and oversee the daily work of 20+ seasonal historical interpreters, providing work direction, constructive feedback, and other management support.

• Support other departments as needed, including education, community engagement, and development needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate- or graduate-level degree in History, Public History, or Museum Studies.

• 3+ years of experience in museum education, interpretive programming, or museum interpretation.

• Demonstrated ability to research and development historical content, manuals and/or training programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals of varying cultural backgrounds, identities, ages, and abilities.

• Experience in staff supervision, mentoring, and developing and implementing staff training.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $54,000-$57,000 annually. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits: We are proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, eye and dental coverage, a 403(b) plan with an annual board approved employer match for qualified staff, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should visit www.gcv.org/employment/ to apply and include both a cover letter and resume.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Genesee Country Village & Museum is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Diversity Statement: Genesee Country Village & Museum is actively committed to broadening our understanding of DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion), and making it part of everything that we do. Guided by our mission, values, and inclusive culture of curiosity, we strive to dismantle inequity and address erasure through ongoing dynamic interpretation, communications, research, and outreach. We celebrate the stories of our shared past; connect the rich diversity of the 19th century to the present; and collaborate with the communities we serve to create welcoming spaces for learning, work, exploration, and play.