Public Experience Lead

The Tampa 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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

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

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.

To apply, please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Include “Public Experience Lead” and your full name in the subject line of your email. No telephone calls, please.