Museum Educator - B'Ship60084097

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

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Battleship

Job Classification Title

Museum Curator II (NS)

Position Number

60084097

Grade

NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

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

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants that possess the following are preferred:

• 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.

Position/Physical Requirements

• 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

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years of museum or related work,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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. https://battleshipnc.com/

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Contact Information:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: [phone]

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.