UMMA is seeking a team of Exhibition Interpreters to assist with the Black Wall Street Journey: Re and De Imagining Black Progress. The Exhibition Interpreters (EI) will support the day-to-day exhibition, interpretation, and visitor service operations of Black Wall Street Journey: Re and De Imagining Black Progress. The Exhibition Interpreters will have a strong understanding of the exhibition content and programs grounded in UMMA museum education practices.

With a team of Exhibition Interpreters, you will deliver interactive visitor-centered experiences and answer visitor questions about the project. You will welcome visitors, encourage participation, and create a dialogue-centered museum experience. 

This role requires staff who understand the value of art as a vehicle for dialogue; who have some experience in customer service, education, or other settings that requires interacting with a diverse array of people; who work well both independently and as part of a team; and who demonstrate flexibility, creativity, dependability, patience, and punctuality. A key characteristic is a willingness to reflect on your practice and impact.

Responsibilities Include:

• Engage with visitors by answering questions, sharing activities, and educational content related to the exhibit and overall related concepts.

• Welcome visitors, encourage participation, and encourage the use of research stations in the exhibition, and any broader themes it explores.

• Provide short tours of the exhibition

• Record visitor responses and comments throughout the exhibition.

• Opportunities to develop visitor reflection activities

Skills and Qualifications:

• Applicants who thrive will describe themselves as curious and adventurous and who are comfortable with public speaking. 

• Experience with museums and art is beneficial but not required.

• Passion for art, community organizing, education, and civic engagement.

• Passion for creating a sense of community and belonging.

• Willingness to reflect on your practice and impact.

• Value art as a vehicle for dialogue