Museum Educator

Overview

Museum Educator Job Category:
Administrative / Clerical

Requisition Number: MUSEU
001285 Posted:
January 22, 2026 Full Time | On-site Rate: $70,000 USD per year

Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ. The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will establish and operate a center and museum on behalf of Monmouth University, with a focus on archiving and promoting the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and his role in the history of American music, as well as other figures relating to American music in which the Center may hereafter acquire or obtain access.

The Center will create academic, performance, and exhibition spaces, enabling it to become a major international scholarly resource for academic researchers, music historians, educators, and the general public. The Center is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC. The Center is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Museum Educator to develop and deliver engaging educational programming for a K-12 audience that advances the Center's mission.

Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Affairs, the Museum Educator will be responsible for designing and implementing educational experiences, including creating lesson plans. This role translates exhibitions, collections, and scholarship into accessible, compelling learning opportunities for our youngest audiences. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position based in West Long Branch, NJ.

For more information about the Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Educational Program Development & Delivery:
  Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for students aligned with Center exhibitions, collections, and institutional priorities.
• Educational Program Development & Delivery:
  Develop and lead tours, workshops, lectures, and interactive learning experiences for school groups.
• Educational Program Development & Delivery:
  Create age-appropriate, inclusive, and accessible educational materials that support varied learning styles.
• Educational Program Development & Delivery:
  Collaborate with curatorial staff to ensure educational content accurately reflects scholarship and exhibition narratives.
• School, University, & Community Engagement:
  Build and maintain relationships with K-12 educators and school districts.
• School, University, & Community Engagement:
  Align programs with New Jersey and national learning standards, where appropriate.
• School, University, & Community Engagement:
  Represent the Center at community events, conferences, and professional meetings, as needed.
• Interpretation & Visitor
  
  Experience:
  
  Assist in the training of and support docents, interns, and volunteers involved in educational programming.
• Interpretation & Visitor
  
  Experience:
  
  Assist in developing interpretive strategies that enhance visitor engagement across exhibitions and public programs.
• Program Administration & Evaluation:
  Maintain program schedules, attendance records, and assessment data.
• Program Administration & Evaluation:
  Solicit and schedule field trips.
• Program Administration & Evaluation:
  Assist with grant-related reporting and documentation related to education initiatives.
• Program Administration & Evaluation:
  Support cross-departmental planning for special events, exhibition openings, and public programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a K-12 classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging educational programs for young audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, team-oriented environment.
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group discussions.
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Experience working with school groups and curriculum development.
• Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive education practices.
• Familiarity with Bruce Springsteen's work.
• Some familiarity with American music history and popular culture.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in museum education, public programming, or related public history experience.
• Experience training or supervising docents, interns, or volunteers.

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

• Professional References

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at mailto:bsantos or

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