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Boston, MA · On-site

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The Culture Director plays a key role in advancing how Vertex's values and culture are experienced across the organization. This role focuses on translating culture into clear, practical expectations ...

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How much do cultural director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for cultural director in the United States is $174,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cultural Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cultural Director, you need a solid background in arts administration, cultural program development, and often a degree in arts management, cultural studies, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, budgeting tools, and event coordination platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and community engagement skills help a Cultural Director inspire teams and build partnerships. These abilities are crucial for successfully promoting cultural initiatives, managing diverse projects, and fostering vibrant community connections.

What are Cultural Directors?

Cultural Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing, developing, and promoting cultural programs, events, and initiatives within organizations, communities, or institutions. They work to enhance cultural awareness, preserve heritage, and foster artistic expression by managing budgets, collaborating with artists and stakeholders, and organizing exhibitions or performances. Their role often involves strategic planning, community engagement, and advocacy for the arts and culture sector.

What is the difference between Cultural Director vs Cultural Program Coordinator?

AspectCultural DirectorCultural Program Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees cultural initiatives, develops strategies, manages teamsAssists in program planning, coordinates events, supports implementation
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in arts, culture, or related field; experience in leadershipBachelor's in arts, culture, or related field; experience in event coordination
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles in cultural institutions, museums, or community organizationsSupport roles in similar settings, assisting with program execution

The main difference is that a Cultural Director holds a leadership position, responsible for strategic planning and overseeing cultural initiatives, while a Cultural Program Coordinator focuses on supporting and executing specific programs and events. Both roles require relevant education and experience, but the director typically has more managerial responsibilities.

How does a Cultural Director typically collaborate with other departments or organizations to achieve program goals?

A Cultural Director often works closely with various internal departments such as marketing, education, and operations to develop and promote cultural programs. Externally, they may partner with community organizations, artists, and local governments to broaden the reach and impact of initiatives. Effective collaboration is essential for securing funding, building diverse audiences, and ensuring that programming aligns with both organizational objectives and community needs. Regular meetings, cross-functional teams, and joint events are common strategies used to foster successful partnerships.
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Infographic showing various Cultural Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $174,532 per year, or $83.9 per hour.

Culture Director

Vrtx

Boston, MA • On-site

$183K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description

General Summary

Vertex is built on a strong sense of purpose, deep scientific curiosity, and a culture grounded in our values. We believe our culture is a critical enabler of our mission and an important reason people choose to join-and stay at-Vertex.

The Culture Director plays a key role in advancing how Vertex's values and culture are experienced across the organization. This role focuses on translating culture into clear, practical expectations and scalable experiences that help employees and leaders understand what the Vertex culture looks like in action, and how it supports the work we do every day on behalf of patients.

Partnering closely with senior culture leadership, HR colleagues, and business leaders, the Culture Director helps design and deliver integrated culture work that is aligned to the needs of a growing, global organization and nurtures a consistent, authentic employee experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the evolution of enterprise culture priorities
    Partner with senior culture and HR leadership to advance a cohesive culture roadmap, contributing to the design, coordination, and integration of culture work across Organization Development, Talent, and HR Business Partners.

  • Advance integrated culture practices
    Lead and deliver work that brings together inclusive talent practices, crosscultural capability building, culture insights, and enterprise listening-translating insight into practical guidance that leaders and teams can apply in their daytoday work.

  • Translate values into clear, practical expectations
    Help shape and deliver work that anchors employees in Vertex's values and culture by clarifying what those values look like in action-creating shared language, behaviors, and norms that resonate across roles, functions, and geographies.

  • Design and deliver scalable culture experiences
    Develop and support culture programming that reaches employees at key moments, including onboarding, leadership and manager development, enterprise learning experiences, and ongoing engagement-ensuring culture is nurtured consistently as Vertex continues to grow.

  • Partner with leaders to activate culture locally
    Collaborate with leaders and HR partners to embed culture into how teams operate, supporting leaders as they model expectations and support consistent experiences across the organization.

  • Embed culture into talent and leadership systems
    Work across HR to integrate culture expectations into onboarding, development pathways, leadership forums, and core talent processes so culture is experienced as part of how work gets done-not as a standalone initiative.

  • Use insight to strengthen culture over time
    Leverage qualitative and quantitative inputs-such as listening efforts, feedback, and research-to inform priorities, refine approaches, and focus effort where it will have the greatest impact.

  • Collaborate on culture storytelling and communications
    Partner with HR and Communications to ensure a consistent, authentic narrative about Vertex culture, aligned to employee experiences and cultivated through programs, tools, and leader messaging.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Expertise in organizational culture, organizational development, employee experience, or related fields.

  • Strong ability to influence, partner, and deliver through collaboration in matrixed environments.

  • Demonstrated skill translating complex ideas into clear, practical guidance and experiences.

  • Experience designing and scaling programs across diverse roles, geographies, and stages of growth.

  • Excellent facilitation, synthesis, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting approaches as organizational needs evolve.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

  • Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience in culture, organizational development, employee experience, talent management and/or related enterpriselevel work.

Pay Range:

$183,500 - $275,300

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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