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 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.
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 on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who 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
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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/
