Maritime History Museum Educator & Programs Lead

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Battleship North Carolina Memorial seeks a Museum Curator II to develop and manage education programming, conduct research, and serve as a public-facing representative.

You will build partnerships with schools and community organizations, recruit and train volunteers, and oversee program administration, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, or American Studies.
• Experience with North Carolina curriculum standards.
• Strong research, writing, public speaking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with collections and archival materials.
• Knowledge to conceive, research, create, plan, and direct programs for learners of all ages, including active‑duty military, by determining appropriate content and presentation methods; coordinating program logistics, determining staffing needs, and securing and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience with naval and maritime history and the North Carolina coastal environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum-based educational programs
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and recognize volunteers
• Build community and educational partnerships
• Manage program administration, including budgeting, scheduling, communications, and coordination with other museum departments.

Skills

Advanced research skills

Public speaking

Educational program development

Educational partnerships

Volunteer program management

Naval/maritime history knowledge

North Carolina curriculum standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology

Four years museum or related work experience

Job description

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Battleship North Carolina Memorial seeks a Museum Curator II to develop and manage education programming, conduct research, and serve as a public-facing representative.

You will build partnerships with schools and community organizations, recruit and train volunteers, and oversee program administration, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-department coordination.