Civic Storyteller & Public Experience Lead

Public Experience Lead @ Tampa Bay History Center

Position

Public Experience Lead

Organization

Tampa Bay History Center
Location

Tampa, Florida

Primary Job Function

None provided
Type of Position

Full-time
Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Requirement

0 year(s)
Range

$65,000.00 -
$70,000.00
Salary Terms

Remote Options

In-Person / In-Office (Little or No Remote Offered)

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role tomsteijlen@ tampabayhistorycenter.org . Include “Public Experience Lead” and your full name in the subject line of your email. No telephone calls, please.
Public Experience Lead

TheTampa Bay History Center is seeking a dynamic, public-facing Public Experience Lead to help shape how our stories are experienced—inside the museum and across Tampa Bay.
This role reports to the Director of Education and plays a key part in translating the region’s rich past into engaging, accessible, and memorable experiences for a broad and growing audience.
Working at the intersection of storytelling, public engagement, and community activation, this position focuses on executing high-quality, visitor-facing programs and experiences that extend the History Center’s reach—while ensuring everything is grounded in strong historical thinking and compelling narrative.
What you’ll do

Help shape how visitors experience Tampa Bay’s history across exhibitions, programs, and public spaces
Execute and support public-facing initiatives , including:

History Happy Hours
Public programs and talks
Pop-ups and off-site activations
Collector’s Day and signature events
Walking tours

Serve as a visible, public-facing representative of the History Center
Collaborate closely with Education, Curatorial, Collections, and Marketing & Communications teams
Support partnerships with local organizations, historians, and community groups
Track program data and prepare regular reports to measure impact and inform decisions.
Identify opportunities to activate the museum’s spaces and extend presence along the Riverwalk and across the region
What we’re looking for

A strong storyteller with a background in history, public history, museum work, or a related field
Someone who thrives when speaking publicly, engaging with media, and working across formats
A collaborative, cross-functional thinker who enjoys execution as much as ideas
Experience supporting or delivering public-facing programs, content, or experiences
Curiosity, energy, and a desire to connect people with place
Why this role matters

At the Tampa Bay History Center, we believe history should be visible, relevant, and deeply connected to the community. This role is central to that vision—ensuring our work is not only well-researched, but actively experienced, shared, and felt by the public.
Schedule and compensation
Salary range: $65,000-$70,000
Full-time, on-site position with evening or weekend work for special programs
Standard office hours with some flexibility
Equal Opportunity Statement

The Tampa Bay History Center maintains an equal employment opportunity policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including hiring, probation, training and development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and termination. This ensures fair employment practices at the Center and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parking provided at no cost during work hours
Membership in the American Alliance of Museums
Reciprocal museum admission benefits
Discounts at the museum store or café
About the Tampa Bay History Center

Located on Tampa’s Riverwalk, the History Center tells the story of Florida and the Tampa Bay region through exhibitions, programs, and one of the largest collections of Florida history in the country. As the city continues to grow and evolve, the History Center is uniquely positioned to serve as a hub for storytelling, connection and civic life.
Please note that this position requires extended periods of standing and active engagement with visitors during public programs, events, and other museum activities.

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