THC - Chief of Interpretation; Program Supervisor V
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
Texas
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
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Language/Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: THC - Chief of Interpretation (Program Supervisor V) 26-33
Overview
JOB OBJECTIVE: Performs highly complex (senior-level) administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves interpretive planning for all aspects of the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Interpretation, Exhibits and Planning Division (IEP), compiling and reviewing existing plans and information, developing priorities, budgeting and processes for interpretive planning to include establishing guidelines and standards; working with planning, interpretive, exhibit and other consultants to develop plans/implementation;
project management to oversee exhibit design work to include design firm selection, contracting, management, closeout and warranty issues; building budgets as well as reviewing and approving project budgets and assessing financial data and planning accordingly to address project needs; review all text for accuracy and design to assess overall visitor experience. Reporting to the Chief Historian of IEP, the Chief Interpretive Specialist works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Essential
Duties
Maintain information on each site interpretation and interpretive/exhibit plans.Identify priorities for interpretive planning and exhibit development projects.Project management of all exhibit projects, from solicitation and award through closeout and addressing warranty issues.Oversee, review, and monitor budgets for exhibit and interpretive projects.Oversee the coordination of exhibit and interpretive planning with Site Managers and other appropriate THC staff, and contribute as an interpretive specialist and visitor advocate.Oversee design review of all interpretive and exhibit vendor work products and coordination with staff and vendors.Oversee and coordinate the content of site guidebooks and interpretive multi-media elements with contractors and appropriate THC staff.Develop RFPs or other procurement documents to secure qualified interpretive/exhibit consultants, in coordination with THC staff as appropriate.Coordinate with THC architects, Directors of Historic Sites Operations, and Site Managers in facility planning to insure adequate facilities for interpretive efforts.Coordinate with THC web master on updating and improving interpretive content on historic site web pages.Coordinate with THC marketing staff on design and distribution plans for promotional material.Review audience evaluation formats and program evaluation research developed by site managers and education staff.Review content and format of basic site informational publications, including rack cards, visitor guides, maps created by THC marketing staff.Work with Chief Curator on the identification, research, and appropriate interpretive use of artifacts and objects as needed.Consult with site staff on temporary/changing exhibits to insure their appropriate content and professionalism.Assist site staffs in development of interpretive programs and special events.Participate in development of THC plans, goals and objectives as the division Interpretive Specialist.Identify appropriate training opportunities and make information available to staff; develop opportunities for collaboration, coordination and training in-house.Adheres to established work schedule with regular attendance.Follow all THC safety guidelines, policies and procedures and ethics requirements.Non-Essential Duties
Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in History, Public History, Anthropology, American Studies, Museum Studies, Education or closely related field;
- Minimum eight years’ work experience in the field of interpretation;
- Minimum two years’ work experience conceptualizing, planning and implementing a wide range of interpretive exhibits, program and materials;
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
- Required to travel up to 20% of the work period.
PREFER:
- Master’s degree in History, Public History, Anthropology, American Studies, Museum Studies, Education, Design or a closely related field.
- Minimum ten years’ work experience in the field of…
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