Museum Educator - B'Ship
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development
Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Battleship Job Classification Title Museum Curator II (NS) Position Number 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
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.
$37,777.00 - $63,000.00
Preferred 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.
Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings, weekends and holidays required as needed.
Position is located at1 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.
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.
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