Careers

Position Summary    

Are you interested in shaping dynamic educational experiences that bring civic ideas to life? The National Liberty Museum is seeking an Assistant Director of Liberty Education to lead the design and execution of our educational programming. Liberty Education is the National Liberty Museum’s distinctive model for learning – rooted in our exhibitions and grounded in the belief that liberty must be practiced, not just studied. It uses the ideas and tensions explored in our galleries as a catalyst for participation, moving beyond passive civics to engage learners in questioning, dialogue, and action. 

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with experience managing and growing museum or informal education programs. You will oversee a portfolio of public-facing experiences, including adult programs, a nascent NEH-funded podcast, and a growing tour program, as well as youth initiatives such as Young Heroes Awards, and LEAP (Learning & Engagement Across Perspectives), our flagship program for students in grades 4–8. You will also oversee our long-running Young Heroes Awards, a long-running program 

You should be comfortable owning programs end-to-end – developing models, managing partnerships, overseeing budgets and logistics, and ensuring strong delivery. You will be comfortable including a diversity of perspectives and talking to people you may not agree with. For this role, strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and disciplined organization are essential. 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a blend of teaching experience with program management skills.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Management  

• Oversee a portfolio of education programs from concept through delivery, evaluation, and refinement 

• Manage six-figure program budgets, calendars, and internal systems such as Muse and HubSpot 

• Align all educational programming with exhibitions and institutional priorities 

• Hire, supervise, and support education staff 

Leadership & Strategy 

• Lead the development and growth of LEAP as the foundation of Liberty Education 

• Build and manage partnerships with schools, educators, and community organizations 

• Take steps to help NLM emerge as a national thought leader 

• Partner with the Development team to sustain funding for education programs 

Programs 

• Develop and implement youth and adult education programs 

• Oversee tours and public-facing educational experiences  

• Establish and use feedback systems to improve program quality and impact 

• Grow our revenue generating programmatic offerings 

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of program management experience in a museum or cultural institution  

• Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing programs (not solely delivering them)  

• Experience managing a program portfolio – including timelines and budgets  

• Experience supervising staff  

• Experience working cross-functionally and managing external partnerships (e.g., schools, educators, speakers, or community organizations) 

Preferred  

• Background in civics, history, or humanities-based content 

• Experience working with youth audiences and teachers 

• Experience with project-based or experiential learning 

• A strong network in museum or civics education 

 Salary Range: 

$65,000 – $75,000 per year plus benefits 

To Apply:

The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce. Interested applicants are asked to please forward your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) professional references in ONE (1) document for immediate consideration to jobs@libertymuseum.org. Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will not be reviewed. 

Position Summary    

The National Liberty Museum (NLM) is seeking a full-time Museum Educator. This role is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in teaching the core concepts of liberty through the development of curriculum, projects, and educational resources connected to the Museum’s exhibitions. As part of the Education and Civic Learning Team, this position contributes to the development and delivery of education and public programs for the Museum’s student and educator audience. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about working collaboratively to support how museum concepts are taught in the museum, the classroom, and wherever learning happens.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Lead the design and development of curriculum and educational resources connected to the Museum’s exhibitions, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of School Programs. 

• Support the planning and delivery of educational programs, including field trips, educator open houses, and teacher professional development. 

• Assist with administration and communications related to NLM’s educational resources and learning opportunities. 

• Manage documentation, attendance tracking, and participant evaluations; prepare reports for management. 

• Coordinate logistics for on-site school programs (staffing, run of show, supplies, and resources). 

• Represent school programs in cross-departmental collaboration to ensure alignment with exhibitions and public programs. 

• Lead tours for school groups and facilitate activities during public programs and events, as assigned. 

• Maintain strong relationships with teachers, including virtual or in-person classroom visits as appropriate. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Successful Candidates will have:  

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in formal and/or informal learning environments, preferably in a classroom setting.  

• Experience writing curriculum and educational materials. 

• Familiarity with K-12 curriculum, national and state education standards, inquiry-led learning, and project-based learning  

• Interest in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary civic learning 

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and public speaking). 

• Proven ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team environment   

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities across departments.  

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and engage respectfully with diverse audiences. 

 Salary Range: 

$40,000 – $50,000 per year plus benefits 

To Apply 

The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce. Interested applicants are asked to please forward your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) professional references in ONE (1) document for immediate consideration to jobs@libertymuseum.org. Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will not be reviewed. 

Position Summary 

The National Liberty Museum’s Visitor Services Representative provides support for all aspects of the visitor experience. The position will also provide support when needed in administrative, special events and operations departments. The Visitor Services Representative works collaboratively with the Manager of Visitor and Member Services and VS team to achieve its strategic, operating, and revenue objectives. This is a great position for recent graduates hoping to get experience in museums.

Hours 

Part-time, 3 to 4 days per week, including weekends with open availability during holidays and occasional evening availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Visitor Services 

• Responsible for ensuring the achievement of all Visitor Services goals as it pertains to walk-in admissions.
• Serve as street team member, engaging with Old City locals and tourists encouraging visitation to the museum.
• Conducts daily and weekend cash-handling for NLM P.O.S. operations, as directed by Manager of Visitor and Member Services
• Conducts routine Museum merchandise operations including inventory, display, merchandise presentation and cleanliness
• Proactively assists all visitors with Museum merchandise sales 
• Proactively sells and “up-sells” Museum memberships, programs, and gift store items
• Monitors galleries and other public spaces, taking immediate actions to assure any issues are addressed
• Attends and supports all awards programming, annual gala, public programs and museum-related events, as required

Tours, Events, & Facilities Services 

• Serves as event staff for most evening and weekend Museum events and after-hours programming
• Lead museum highlights and field trip tours when needed
• Provides direction in housekeeping functions to ensure the cleanliness of Museum galleries and facilities during events
• Oversees safety & security for the Museum’s visitors, event participants, and exhibits

Skills, Experience, and Education 

• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of staff and visitors
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events; provides and/or identifies the necessary coverage when scheduling/staffing issues arise
• An interest in or knowledge of museums is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Altru POS a plus
• Ability to work across multiple museum departments

Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands and characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

• Requires some physical activity including sitting/standing, limited lifting and carrying (up to 30 lbs.), up/downstairs 
• Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an indoor environment, in museum offices or on museum floor
• Equipment: General office equipment, projector, Smart Board, two-way radio 

Salary

$15/hour, 3-4 days a week.

Work Environment/ Office Culture

NLM is a small team, where employees must be adaptable. You will be expected to interact and work with many different departments and foster relationships with outside groups for events.  

To Apply

The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce. Interested applicants are asked to please forward your 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) professional references in ONE (1) document for immediate consideration to jobs@libertymuseum.org.