Posted 10/14/26
Closes 11/01/26
Museum and Arboretum Educator
Liberty Hall, a historic house museum and arboretum in Union, New Jersey is seeking enthusiastic and friendly Museum Educators to join the team as seasonal part-time positions. The Museum Educators will be responsible for the delivery of educational programs, public house tours, special events, and weekend programs in historic period dress. This position requires creativity, positive energy, organization, a strong interest in history and education, and strong communication and presentation skills.
Essential Duties
- Lead public tours of the museum, gardens, and arboretum
- Deliver educational school programs, including field trips, outreach, and scout programs
- Assist with set-up, preparation, teardown, and cleanup of all materials and activities for various programs
- Assist with special events on evenings and weekends as needed (availability on Saturdays or Sundays is required)
- Perform other duties as required by management
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Teaching experience in formal or informal educational settings
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Enthusiastic team member with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments and with outside contacts and vendors
- Confidence using basic computer programs and the Microsoft Office and Google suites
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree– areas of history, education, museum studies/education, special education or related field
- Availability on most weekday mornings during peak season (March-June & September-December) and Saturdays or Sundays
- Ability to lift and move 30 pounds and remain standing for 50% of job time
Compensation
Pay Range: $18 per hour
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter no later than November 1, 2026 to Hannah Gaston, Director of Education, [email protected]
No phone calls, please.