Exhibition Content Lead - Four-Museum Partnership

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) at Harvard University seeks an Exhibition Content Writer/Manager to lead content development for four museums, oversee image licensing, and supervise a small team. The role emphasizes research, accessibility, and collaboration across curators and partners.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of content development and 2+ years of supervisory experience, with strong writing and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in natural or social sciences, education, nonfiction writing, museum studies, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience researching, organizing material, developing concepts, and writing for a public audience
• 2+ years of supervisory and management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develop exhibit content for delivery through text, including copy, labels, and scripts
• Write, edit, revise, fact-check, and proofread exhibit text for readability
• Coordinate translation of label text to additional languages as needed
• Manage up to two direct reports or temporary staff and oversee onboarding and performance
• Participate in installation of final exhibit objects, labels, and interactives with the exhibit team
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and attend all staff meetings and committees

Skills

Writing for public audience

Supervisory experience

Research

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in natural or social sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) at Harvard University seeks an Exhibition Content Writer/Manager to lead content development for four museums, oversee image licensing, and supervise a small team. The role emphasizes research, accessibility, and collaboration across curators and partners.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of content development and 2+ years of supervisory experience, with strong writing and MS Office skills.