Museum Educator

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Battleship North Carolina Memorial is seeking a Museum Educator to develop and coordinate education programming, create curriculum-based materials, conduct research, recruit and train volunteers, and build school partnerships. The role also serves as a public-facing representative and handles program administration.

Main duties include delivering curriculum-based programs, recruiting and training volunteers, and managing community partnerships, scheduling, and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, or American Studies.
• Four years of museum or related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public Speaking

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in History, Education, or related field

Four years museum or related experience

Job description

The Museum Educator is responsible for developing and coordinating the Battleship North Carolina Memorial’s education programming. The position develops curriculum-based educational programming and materials, conducts research and interpretation, recruits and trains volunteers, and builds partnerships with schools and community organizations. The role also serves as a public-facing representative of the museum while managing the program’s administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Please note: Job posting closes at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before October 9, 2026.

Recruitment Range: $37,777.00 - $63,000.00

Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings, weekends and holidays required as needed.

This position is located at:

1 Battleship Rd. NE

Wilmington, NC 28401

Division Description

The Battleship North Carolina Memorial serves as the State’s memorial to those North Carolinians who served and died in WWII, as well as a tribute to all veterans past and present. In addition, the Battleship Memorial serves as an attraction and a center of education for all levels of students.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• College 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.
• Position/Physical Requirements - this position's workspace is on and all around the Battleship North Carolina Memorial. Candidates should be able to climb, stoop, and balance with or without reasonable accommodation to complete job duties.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Conservation, Education, History, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years of museum or related work,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.