Executive Director

Natural and Cultural Resources; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks an Executive Director to oversee the Governor’s Mansion operations, staff, programs and events, ensuring hospitality, discretion, security awareness, preservation and fiscal stewardship.

You will serve on the Governor’s Operations Team, advise on protocol and events, manage budgets and contracts, and coordinate with state agencies, legislators and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day executive oversight of Mansion operations.
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, standards, and protocols for Mansion operations and events.
• Serve as the principal administrative liaison among the Governor’s Office, Mansion staff, state agencies, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Advising the Governor and First Family on Mansion operations, hospitality, events, protocol, and related matters.
• Exercising sound judgment in handling confidential, sensitive, and time-critical matters.
• Developing and managing operating budgets, expenditures, contracts, purchasing, and financial controls.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state laws, policies, regulations, and administrative requirements.

Skills

Budget management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution

Job description

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division ARH Deputy Secretary Job Classification Title Program Supervisor II (NS) Position Number 60083951 Grade NC17

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

Are you interested in a career in public service where your work helps shape the experience of North Carolina's citizens and distinguished guests? The Office of the Governor is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Director to oversee both the operations and events of the Governor's Mansion. The Executive Director of the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the Governor’s Mansion, staff, programs, events, and public-facing activities. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the Mansion operates with the highest standards of hospitality, professionalism, discretion, security awareness, historic preservation and fiscal stewardship. Serving as a key member of the Governor’s Operations Team, the Executive Director works closely with the Governor, First Family, senior leadership team, state agencies, legislators, community leaders, donors, and other stakeholders. The position requires exceptional judgment, diplomacy, organizational leadership, and the ability to manage sensitive and high-profile matters with confidentiality and professionalism. The Executive Director oversees the Mansion as both a private residence and an important symbol of the State, ensuring that its historic character, public responsibilities, and ceremonial functions are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership and day-to-day executive oversight of Mansion operations.
• Establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and protocols for Mansion operations and events.
• Serving as the principal administrative liaison among the Governor’s Office, Mansion staff, state agencies, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Advising the Governor and First Family on Mansion operations, hospitality, events, protocol, and related matters.
• Exercising sound judgment in handling confidential, sensitive, and time-critical matters.
• Developing and managing operating budgets, expenditures, contracts, purchasing, and financial controls.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state laws, policies, regulations, and administrative requirements.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience supervising employees and providing direction, performance management, training, and professional development.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Experience managing budgets, expenditures, purchasing, contracts, vendors, and other administrative resources.
• Experience coordinating projects, meetings, events, or programs involving multiple departments, agencies, or external stakeholders as well as the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule is 40 hours a week, which will include evening events. The schedule will vary – some weeks may follow typical office hours; others may include evening events with more flexibility during the day.

This position is located at: 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27609

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND Five (5) years of experience related to the area of assignment OR An equivalent combination of training and experience

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: [phone]