Administrative Specialist, Western NC History Office

North Carolina Zoo; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to support the Western Office in Asheville, NC. You will handle communications, budgeting, procurement, records management, and coordination of facility contracts, while assisting with program development and events.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with administrative experience, and be available to work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with after-hours callbacks

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with a procurement system.
• Working knowledge of public history programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with staff, visitors and vendors through written and verbal communication to support office and program operations.
• Provide office and program support including answering the phone, greeting visitors, distributing mail, records management and ordering and tracking supplies.
• Operate and support use of office equipment.
• Manage vendor service agreements.
• Assist with Western Region History Day Contest.
• Perform light housekeeping and facility management tasks.

Skills

Procurement system experience

Public history programs

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related administrative experience

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to support the Western Office in Asheville, NC. You will handle communications, budgeting, procurement, records management, and coordination of facility contracts, while assisting with program development and events.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with administrative experience, and be available to work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with after-hours callbacks