Museum Educator

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.
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 plays a key part in translating 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.

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

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

• Professional References

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil‑union partner and IRS dependent after one‑year of full‑time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos or 732‑263‑5629

Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Department:
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday and, as needed, occasional evenings and weekends.
Hours Per Week: 36.25
Expected Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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