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Winterthur Museum

Museum Guide

Winterthur, DE · On-site

$16.47/hr

Provide interpretation that inspires and engages visitors through compelling stories with broad themes of history, global culture, societal ideas and the Winterthur Story and the museum collection.

York County, SC

Interpreter I - Museum Educator

York, SC · On-site

$16.95/hr

About our opportunity Culture and Heritage Museum is excited to hire a part-time Interpreter I to join their team at Museum of York County. The purpose of this position is to deliver engaging and ...

Campbell County, WY

Museum Curator

Gillette, WY

$70K/yr

Knowledge that interpretation is a mission-based communication process that forges emotional and intellectual connections between the interest of the audience and the meaning inherent in the museum ...

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How much do museum interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for museum interpreter in the United States is $64,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a museum interpreter?

Museum interpreters are professionals who help visitors understand and connect with museum exhibits and collections. They use storytelling, demonstrations, tours, and educational programs to make the museum experience engaging and informative. Museum interpreters often answer visitor questions, provide historical context, and adapt information for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Their main goal is to make art, history, or science accessible and meaningful for everyone.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a museum interpreter?

To thrive as a Museum Interpreter, you need a solid background in history, art, or related fields, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with audio-visual presentation tools, museum collection management systems, and sometimes foreign language proficiency is valuable. Exceptional communication, public speaking, and storytelling abilities help create engaging and educational experiences for diverse audiences. These skills are crucial for effectively conveying information, fostering visitor engagement, and enhancing the overall museum experience.

How does a museum interpreter collaborate with curators and educators to enhance visitor experiences?

Museum Interpreters regularly work alongside curators and education teams to develop engaging tours, workshops, and interactive programs tailored to diverse audiences. They help translate complex exhibition content into accessible stories and activities, ensuring visitors of all backgrounds can connect with the museum’s collections. This collaborative approach not only enriches the visitor experience but also allows interpreters to continuously expand their knowledge and contribute creative ideas to new exhibits or events.

What is the difference between Museum Interpreter vs Museum Educator?

AspectMuseum InterpreterMuseum Educator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related certificationsSimilar; often requires a degree in education, history, or related fields
Work EnvironmentMuseums, historical sites, cultural institutionsMuseums, schools, community centers
Primary FocusEngaging visitors through tours, demonstrations, and interpretive programsDeveloping educational programs, workshops, and curriculum
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in museums and cultural sitesUsed in museums with an educational focus, schools, and outreach programs

While both roles involve engaging the public and promoting understanding of exhibits, Museum Interpreters primarily focus on guiding visitors and providing interpretive information, whereas Museum Educators develop and deliver educational programs to deepen visitor learning experiences.

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Infographic showing various Museum Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,020 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Museum Aide I-Museum Interpreter (Seasonal)

City of Greeley

Greeley, CO • On-site

$15.16 - $21.75/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Job description


Full Salary Ranges: $15.16- $21.75 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $15.16- $18.46 Hourly
Why do I see two salary ranges?
The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.
City of Greeley's Total Rewards
The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence andinvesting in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
The Museum Aide- Museum Interpreter is a part time, seasonal position working approximately 20 hours per week through December 2026. The interpreter's primary function is to research, write, conduct, and support a wide range of interpretive programs including, but not limited to historic skill workshops, site tours, school field trips, special events, and similar. Additional duties will include visitor services roles such as admission and gift shop sales, light cleaning, gardening, and special project work as assigned. This position reports to the Curator of Education.
Typical schedule for this position would similar to the below example with some variation based on needs of school groups, special events, rentals, and similar.
  • Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm, occasional Saturday or Sunday

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • The ideal candidate is personable, reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about history and community engagement.
  • At least six (6) months of experience in customer service, retail, or front desk operations.

OR
  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred:
  • Certified Interpretive Guide Training desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Friendly, approachable demeanor with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures, and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to adapt verbal and visual communication to diverse audience groups
  • Basic historic research and content writing skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to remain alert during long periods of standing or walking.
  • Comfort with engaging diverse groups of visitors, including children and seniors.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and cash handling.
  • Knowledge of and interest in Greeley, Weld County, and Colorado history.
  • Knowledge of or interest in historic skillsets ranging from skills such as fibercraft, historic cooking, blacksmithing, printing, and/or similar others.
  • Experience working with audiences from children to seniors in informal or formal learning environments.
  • Experience in third-person interpretation techniques.
  • Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
  • Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
  • Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
  • Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort.

Travel:
  • Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions:
  • Greets and assists museum visitors, answers general questions, and provides exhibit information.
  • Serves as lobby receptionist, answers the main telephone line, and assists the public with questions.
  • Operates point-of-sale systems and handles admissions or gift shop transactions.
  • Performs daily cash counts for deposit.
  • Monitors museum galleries to ensure the safety and security of exhibits and guests.
  • Assists with setting up and taking down exhibits and event materials.
  • Supports educational programs, tours, and special events.
  • Cleans and sanitizes high-traffic areas on a rotating basis.
  • Unlocks and locks the museum and turns gallery exhibit lights on and off daily.
  • Conducts primary and secondary source research as required for the creation of programs, workshops, special projects, and other areas as assigned.
  • Conducts a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs such as tours, workshops, and school programs for diverse audiences both at City of Greeley Museum Sites and at external locations such as schools, fairs, and similar.
  • Safely learns and demonstrates historic skills such as cooking, fiber arts, blacksmithing, woodworking, printing, and similar skills to a variety of audiences.
  • Assists in the creation of interpretive media such as social media posts, videos, and related projects as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • N/A

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
  • Indoor, climate-controlled museum setting.
  • Primarily seated/standing at desk.
  • May be required to move, bend, twist, and stoop in performance of job duties.
  • May require weekend, evening, or holiday shifts depending on museum hours or special events.
  • Frequent and heavy interaction with museum visitors.
  • Work is primarily performed on an outdoor 8-acre site where weather conditions can vary.
  • Must be comfortable working in historical clothing.
  • Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and occasional evenings as required.
  • Vision enough to preform job duties.
  • Hearing and speech enough to effectively communicate with site visitors in person and answering telephone calls.
  • Visual and auditory ability to interact with visitors and observe surroundings.
  • May be required to move, bend, twist, and stoop in performance of job duties.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
  • Stamina sufficient to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Vision enough to preform job duties.
  • Hearing and speech enough to effectively communicate with site visitors in person and answering telephone calls.
  • Visual and auditory ability to interact with visitors and observe surroundings.
  • May be required to move, bend, twist, and stoop in performance of job duties.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds unassisted.
  • Stamina sufficient to stand and walk for long periods of time.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .
Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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