Museum Educator

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.