Docent – Exhibition (Washington, DC)

We are looking for a Docent to support our exhibition in Washington, DC featuring local and international artists sharing stories with purpose. This role blends storytelling, content creation, and community engagement to help bring the artists’ work and ideas to wider audiences, both online and in person.

The person in this role will be familiar with the artists, their work, and the curatorial vision, and will help shape how audiences experience and connect with the exhibition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support outreach, education, and public engagement around the exhibition
• Support planning and promotion of the exhibition opening and community event
• Help create and manage social media content (approx. 15-20 social media touches for 5-6 months)
• Develop pre- and post-event content for digital and community engagement
• Draft 2 short articles exploring themes from the artworks and the community event

About the Role: This role is ideal for someone who enjoys storytelling, is passionate about socially engaged art, and has experience in content creation, cultural programming, community outreach and public engagement. It offers the opportunity to help shape how audiences connect with artists and their stories over time.