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. 

Candidates whose experience is primarily classroom-based, without direct responsibility for program development and management in a museum or similar setting, are unlikely to be a fit. 

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 Venue Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for generating earned revenue through facility rentals, group sales, and group tour bookings at the National Liberty Museum. This position serves as the primary point of contact for prospective rental clients and is responsible for the full sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, client outreach, site tours, proposal development, contract negotiation, and booking fulfillment. 

The Venue Sales and Marketing Manager will oversee all aspects of rental administration, including contract management, invoicing, payment collection, and coordination with vendors and service providers such as caterers, audiovisual partners, security personnel, and event support staff. 

In addition to venue rentals, the position will actively promote group visits, educational tours, and other museum programs to schools, community organizations, corporations, and affinity groups. The role will also support the planning and execution of museum events and public programs as needed. 

The successful candidate will maintain and manage prospecting databases, sales pipelines, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and performance reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering exceptional customer service. 

Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of marketing and communications platforms, including email marketing systems such as Constant Contact. Experience with digital marketing, social media marketing, paid search advertising, graphic design, and content creation is highly desirable. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Generate venue rental revenue through proactive outbound sales and business development activities. 

• Conduct client outreach, prospecting, lead generation, and venue tours. 

• Manage the full rental sales process from inquiry through event completion. 

• Prepare proposals, contracts, invoices, and related sales documentation. 

• Coordinate rental logistics with internal staff and external vendors. 

• Promote group sales, school visits, corporate outings, and group tour opportunities. 

• Maintain prospect databases, sales records, and performance metrics. 

• Manage payment processing and account reconciliation related to rentals and group sales. 

• Execute email marketing campaigns and support venue marketing initiatives. 

• Assist with museum events, public programs, and other revenue-generating activities. 

• Collaborate with museum leadership to develop strategies that increase earned revenue and attendance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in venue sales, event sales, hospitality sales, museum rentals, tourism, or related fields. 

• Proven success in outbound sales, lead generation, and client relationship management. 

• Experience with CRM systems and sales reporting. 

• Familiarity with Constant Contact or similar email marketing platforms. 

• Experience with digital marketing, social media advertising, paid search campaigns, and graphic design software is preferred. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. 

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events and rentals. 

Salary 

The salary for this position is $50,000 – $55,000 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 Liberty Educator will play a central role in developing and delivering Liberty Education Across Perspectives – LEAP – the National Liberty Museum’s semester-long civic learning program for students in grades 4–8. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Liberty Education, this position supports participating teachers and schools, facilitates classroom and museum-based learning experiences, and helps develop curriculum and educational resources connected to the Museum’s exhibitions. 

Through LEAP, students investigate the relationship between liberty and civic responsibility, then work in teams to identify a community issue, develop a response, and share their learning. The Liberty Educator helps make that process meaningful, age-appropriate, and engaging by connecting classroom inquiry, student voice, project-based learning, and the ideas explored in the Museum’s galleries. 

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about working with teachers and students. They should be comfortable facilitating inquiry-driven learning, supporting school partnerships, and helping young people connect ideas to civic practice in respectful and nonpartisan ways. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop and support the design of curriculum and educational resources connected to the Museum’s exhibitions, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Liberty Education. 

• Support the planning and delivery of educational programs, including field trips, educator open houses, and teacher professional development, with a focus on LEAP and school-based audiences. 

• Assist with administration and communications related to school partnerships, program resources, and educator outreach. 

• 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). 

• Coordinate with exhibitions and public programs teams to align school programs with broader Museum initiatives. 

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

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

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required qualifications: 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching, facilitating, and developing learning experiences for students in formal and/or informal education settings. 

• Demonstrated experience working with upper elementary and/or middle school students, preferably in grades 4–8. 

• Experience writing curriculum, lesson plans, educational materials, or teacher-facing resources. 

• Familiarity with K–12 learning standards, inquiry-led teaching, and project-based learning. 

• Experience facilitating inquiry-based, object-based, discussion-based, or student-centered learning with young people. 

• Ability to facilitate conversations about civic, historical, or community issues with students in age-appropriate, respectful, and nonpartisan ways. 

• Experience supporting school partnerships, teacher training, or educator-facing programs. 

• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with teachers, students, colleagues, and school partners. 

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage details, deadlines, materials, schedules, and documentation across multiple programs or partners. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues, teachers, students, and diverse audiences. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Classroom teaching experience or experience supporting school-based programs. 

• Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary civic learning, student voice, and connecting classroom learning to public life. 

• Familiarity with program evaluation, participant feedback, attendance tracking, or basic data reporting. 

• A teaching certification, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education 

 Salary Range: 

$45,000 – $55,000 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    

Are you interested in overseeing cutting edge public programs that get right to the heart of some of the most important issues of our time? If so, the National Liberty Museum is hiring a Manager of Public Programs. You will be on point for this indispensable part of our interpretive offerings. You will be an excellent organizer, pay close attention to detail, and have strong people skills. 

You will be comfortable liaising with people from across the political spectrum, be intellectually curious, and not shy away from difficult conversations. As our institution enters an exciting period of growth and change, you have the opportunity to become an indispensable part of our Content & Interpretation team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Management  

• Oversee public programs at every stage of their life-cycle – from conceptualization, through planning, to final delivery  

• Gather and analyze audience feedback and other performance metrics 

• Develop and maintain calendars, budgets, processes, and databases  

Leadership & Strategy 

• Develop a network of thought leaders, experts, scholars, and community leaders to assist with the delivery of public programs 

• Provide regular reports to leadership on program performance and audience engagement 

• Work with line manager and marketing to develop strategies for growth 

People 

• To work seamlessly with talent, vendors, guests and VIPs from across the political spectrum 

• To work through challenges with diplomacy and doggedness 

• To ensure that programs are designed with the audience and NLM’s larger strategic goals in mind 

Qualifications:  

• A desire to prove themselves and advance their careers in a dynamic institution. 

• 2-3 years of experience delivering high quality public programs. 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 

• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in curating meaningful conversations. 

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

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to get the job done on time and in budget. 

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

• Comfortable with technology and an ability to troubleshoot at a basic level. 

 Salary Range: 

$55,000 – $65,000 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.