Job Listing: Museum & Interpretation Coordinator (Morven Park)

 Position: Museum & Interpretation Coordinator

Status: Regular, full-time, exempt position

Salary Range: $43,000 - $45,000/year

Museum & Interpretation Coordinator

Morven Park is a non-profit 1,000-acre historic property in Loudoun County, Virginia, hosting two museums, a robust civics education programs, a world-class equestrian center and the 246 Years Project. Morven Park’s Preservation & History department is responsible for the care, preservation, and interpretation of the Davis Mansion, its associated 19th century outbuildings, and early 20th century agricultural structures. To learn more, visit www.MorvenPark.org.

Position Summary

As a member of the Preservation & History department, reporting to the Director of Preservation & History, the Museum & Interpretation Coordinator is responsible for the historic interpretation and daily operations of the museums at Morven Park.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive benefits package. The schedule is based on the museum’s hours of operation and will typically include a Thursday through Monday workweek, with flexibility as needed for special events.

Join our friendly and dedicated team, committed to offering memorable experiences to both local residents and guests from around the world who seek to:

Play. Learn. Discover.

Morven Park

Morven Park offers competitive wages based on experience, with benefits for full-time employees including:

• Fully paid employee insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life/disability)
• Paid time off
• Observance of federal holidays
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) plan with company match

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of the Davis Mansion Visitor Center including brochures, signage, admission policies, visitor counts, inventories, and point-of-sale system.
• Lead guided tours of the Davis Mansion.
• Develop, implement, and manage a volunteer program to support Davis Mansion tour operations.
• Review and update tour scripts annually to maintain accuracy while continuing to provide relevant and compelling historical information.
• Research, create and present public programs on topics that align with Morven Park’s history.
• Manage the group tour program including responding to group tour requests, creating invoices, processing payments, confirming bookings, and reviewing policies.
• Assists the Preservation & History and Marketing team in producing relevant and creative content for Morven Park’s social media channels and website.
• Schedule the museum team for daily tours, group tours, and special tours or programs.
• Perform all daily museum opening and closing tasks.
• Assists with Morven Park events and programs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Skills & Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and a friendly, welcoming demeanor.
• Passion for history and museums paired with strong communication skills.
• Experience leading public history tours and/or creating public programs at a museum or cultural institution.
• Knowledge of museum interpretation practices and proven ability to apply that knowledge in creating or leading engaging public programs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, manage, and coach employees or volunteers.
• Able to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Positive approach to problem-solving, new tasks, and collaborative projects.
• A degree in History, Museum Studies, or allied field and previous experience in the museum field required. An advanced degree in history, museum studies, or allied field preferred.

Applications: Submit brief cover letter, resume, and references to MorvenParkEmployment@MorvenPark.org. 

The Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic or category protected under applicable federal or state law. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All employment decisions at the Foundation are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.