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Education and Outreach Director – Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts
Founded in 1939, Preservation North Carolina is a private nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization with a mission to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the diverse people of North Carolina. Our recent work includes the preservation of mid-century modern architecture, the cultivation of our We Built This exhibit to promote the contributions of Black architects and builders, and celebrations of fascinating communities across our state. The Bellamy Museum has been owned and operated by Preservation North Carolina since 1993.
Job Description: Education and Outreach Director
The Education and Outreach Director leads and expands community engagement and educational efforts at the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts.
The Education and Outreach Director will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Operations Manager and Site Manager to align outreach strategies with the museum’s mission and educational goals. This full-time position involves developing and implementing strategic outreach initiatives to enhance the museum’s visibility, foster partnerships, and attract diverse audiences. Key responsibilities include educational programming and volunteer engagement. Other duties include cultivating relationships with local organizations, schools, and community groups; coordinating special events and programs; and overseeing marketing and communication efforts to promote the museum’s offerings. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for history and historic preservation, and experience in nonprofit outreach and public relations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the museum’s growth and its mission of preserving and interpreting Wilmington’s rich history.
Work Location and Schedule:
This is a full-time (40-hours per week) salaried position onsite at the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts in Wilmington. The position works Monday through Friday with evening and weekend hours as required.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, OneDrive; familiarity with online research (e.g. Ancestry.com, newspapers.com, JStor); basic social media skills; design software (e.g. Canva pro); Weebly (or other website hosting/building website); mass email software; and point of sale systems.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; passion for history and historic preservation; a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail; ability to network and develop relationships with constituent groups; strong oral and written communications; strong design and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines at the same time; and ability to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
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The hiring range for this position is from $43,000 to $45,000, depending on experience.
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must submit their cover letter, resume, and three professional references to gareth@bellamymansion.org no later than 5pm on Friday, June 27th.
Preservation North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking representation, promoting fairness, and prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
Preservation North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking representation, promoting fairness, and prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.