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Museum Educator
Union, NJ
Liberty Hall Museum & Arboretum
Part Time
Posted October 19, 2026
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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

How To Apply

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, hannah.gaston@kean.edu No phone calls, please.
Deadline: Nov 01, 2026