Job Opening: Kress Interpretive Fellow

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University seeks a motivated and community-oriented aspiring museum professional for an 11-month fellowship, housed within the Content + Interpretation department, supported by a grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to advance the museum's ongoing efforts to develop inclusive, accessible, and audience-centered interpretive strategies for its vast collection of fine and decorative art and material culture.

The Fellow's core responsibility will be to contribute to the reinterpretation of permanent collection objects on view, a multi-phase project that includes conducting primary and secondary research, updating object records, and co-developing interpretive content—including wall labels, an audio guide, and museum tours—with an emphasis on clarity, relevance, and visitor engagement.

Responsibilities

Conducts audits of existing interpretive labels and performs in-depth research on collection objects.
Researches and proposes alternative interpretive strategies and label formats that emphasize accessibility and audience engagement.
Collaborates with staff across departments to draft, refine, and test interpretive content using visitor research and evaluation tools (e.g., intercepts, surveys).
Assists in the development of an audio tour featuring interpretation of permanent collection objects, including scripting and coordination of narration.
Leads public tours of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
Supports the planning and facilitation of public programs and guided group visits.
Participates in cross-departmental committees that contribute to institutional access initiatives.
Assists with the creation and review of digital interpretive content (e.g., written, video, and audio content for web and social media).

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s in art history or a related discipline, such as art education, museum studies, or history.
Previous experience working in a museum environment is desirable.

Salary

$27 hourly

To Apply
Apply through this position through FIU Careers (job code 534986). Follow the instructions in the posting to submit your resume, a one-page cover letter describing interest and experience, and the names of three references. The Wolfsonian–FIU can only consider applicants who complete the FIU online application process.
About The Wolfsonian
The Wolfsonian considers objects as both agents and expressions of cultural, political, and technological changes. The collection is unique, vast, and varied, primarily focused on works produced in the United States and Western Europe but also extending to Japan, Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, Cuba, and beyond. In its scope and range, it is among the most important collections in the world of the visual and material culture of the modern era, addressing issues of mass communication, war, ideology, ethnic and national identity, urbanism, globalization, and many other phenomena that remain critical to understanding life today. It encompasses a very wide range of objects, including works on paper (posters, prints, design drawings), paintings, sculpture, furniture, glassware, ceramics, lighting, household appliances, textiles, and medals, as well as rare books, journals, and ephemera. The museum is located in the heart of Miami Beach's historic Art Deco architectural district and is part of Florida International University (FIU), a rapidly growing urban public research university.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.