Lead Indigenous History Interpreter & Programs

CW Talent; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an Indigenous supervisor to oversee interpretative programming in the Historic Area. You will coach a team of interpreters, ensure training standards, and partner with managers to deliver engaging tours and programs while maintaining historic accuracy.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, collaboration with historians and curators, and strong guest-focused hospitality in a museum environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 2–5 years’ museum experience preferred.
• Experience supervising interpretative staff and training.
• Strong communication and guest-focused hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision of Indigenous interpretative programming and staff and assists managers in oversight of exhibition buildings.
• Observes and evaluates presentations; provides feedback and coaching.
• Supervises a team of American Indian interpreters and conducts performance reviews.
• Supports interpreters in creating historically accurate interpretations.
• Coaches interpreters in diverse interpretive techniques.
• Collaborates to ensure preservation and conservation of historic buildings.
• Develops training materials and updates manuals with guidance.
• Works with supervisors, historians, curators, and other departments on coaching and materials.
• Maintains daily operational forms, monitors supplies, communicates needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to adapt to new processes.
• Evaluates situations, communicates clearly, and uses good judgment.

Skills

Public history

Leadership

Coaching & training

Interpreting tours

Communication

Guest-focused hospitality

Multitasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

2–5 years museum experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an Indigenous supervisor to oversee interpretative programming in the Historic Area. You will coach a team of interpreters, ensure training standards, and partner with managers to deliver engaging tours and programs while maintaining historic accuracy.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, collaboration with historians and curators, and strong guest-focused hospitality in a museum environment.