Historical Interpreter I - HS65037751

Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Historic Sites
Job Classification Title
Historical Interpreter I (S)
Position Number
65037751
Grade
NC03
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
The Historical Interpreter I will serve as the site’s Education Coordinator and is responsible for conducting interpretive programs, demonstrations and special events, conduct tours and programs as part of visitor services, give general on-site and off-site presentations, provide living history demonstrations, conduct appropriate artifact management and care techniques, coordinate a docent program, research topics, perform clerical and financial duties, operate gift shop, greet visitors and help with site maintenance.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Coordinate school group tours/general tours.
· Conduct visitor services including guided tours, living history demonstrations, greeting visitors.
· Assist with event planning, logistics, promotion and rentals.
· Perform research for projects, educational programs and exhibits.
· Perform clerical duties, operate gift shop and help with site maintenance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $39,000.00
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Experience with giving tours in a museum or historic site setting
Experience with living history interpretation and/or historic trades
Experience with social media management and the use of Canva and other video/graphic editing software
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to do light physical activity - lifting up to 20lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to climb a ladder.
***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***
A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
*Payout contingent on funding availability*
*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*
This position is located at:
264 Governor Aycock Rd.
Fremont, NC 27840
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
two years of experience in giving museum tours;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, located between Goldsboro and Fremont in Wayne County, is an 18-acre tract of land which encompasses eight historic buildings, a visitor center and a maintenance building. The site serves four interpretive functions, (1) birthplace and boyhood home of Charles Brantley Aycock, forty-fifth governor of the State of North Carolina, (2) location of a restored one-room schoolhouse representative of the era before Aycock’s term as Governor, (3) a surviving example of a mid-nineteenth century farmstead in eastern North Carolina and (4) as a site for the preservation and interpretation of many mid-nineteenth century domestic farming skills and trades.
Division Description
The Division of State Historic Sites was established to coordinate administration of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ State Historic Sites Program, which includes 25 historic sites across North Carolina and Division offices located in Raleigh. We connect people to North Carolina’s history, sharing the power of place to inspire a common future through preservation, education, and transformative engagement.
https://historicsites.nc.gov/
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit