Job Details

Museum Educator

Position Number: 6872715
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Museum Educator

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical
Requisition Number: MUSEU001285
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 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.

For more information about the Center, please visit springsteenarchives.org.

Duties and Responsibilities
Educational Program Development & Delivery

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.

School, University, & Community Engagement

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.

Interpretation & Visitor Experience

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.

Program Administration & Evaluation

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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Application Materials Required:
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

Optional Documents:

Professional References

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu 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.
Working at Monmouth University perks:

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
Generous Paid Time Off
Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Employer sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University

Department:
Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday and, as needed, occasional evenings and weekends.

Total Weeks Per Year
52

Hours Per Week:
36.25

Expected Salary:
$70,000 - $75,000

Union:
N/A

Job Posting Close Date:
Open until filled

To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=53b91c3d-4f1c-41f7-a562-5a80d0e946ad

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