Historical Interpreter

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Historical Interpreter I to engage visitors through dynamic tours and living history demonstrations. This role is vital in providing an enriching experience that connects people with North Carolina's rich history. Responsibilities include conducting tours, managing artifact care, and supporting special events while also handling social media outreach. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for history, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt presentations to various audiences. Join a team dedicated to preserving and sharing the state's heritage in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in giving guided tours and adapting content to audience.
• Knowledge of archival practices and artifact management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct guided tours and living history demonstrations.
• Assist with special event planning and site maintenance.
• Manage social media content and outreach.

Skills

Guided Tours

Knowledge of Colonial History

Artifact Management

Social Media Administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility athttps://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

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This position is located at:

2572 Lake Shore Road
Creswell, N.C. 27928

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Historical Interpreter I will be responsible for conducting interpretive programs, demonstrations, 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, research topics, perform

clerical and financial duties, operate gift shop, greet visitors, and help with site maintenance. This position is also

responsible for some of the site’s social media content and outreach.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visitor Service and Site Interpretation: Greet and orient visitors, conduct guided tours and living history demonstrations, operate gift shop, and answer phone/email inquiries.

• Special Event Planning: Assist with special event preparations and set-up, provide support during special events, and assist with clean-up.

• Administrative Functions: Complete monthly deposits with 100% accuracy, file and distribute incoming mail, maintain site mailing lists, conduct inventories of site collections and office supplies, schedule group tours and programs.

• Site Maintenance: Attend to weekly maintenance of assigned interpretive structures and maintain cleanliness of office space and Visitor Center.

• Responsible for Social Media Administration and event publicity.

• Give general on-site and off-site presentations, provide living history demonstrations, conduct appropriate artifact management and care techniques.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work the following schedule for this position: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 – 5:00, with some travel, nights, and weekends work required, particularly during special events, etc.

• Must have the ability to give guided tours and/or special demonstrations, which include long periods of walking, standing, climbing stairs, and talking for extended periods of time up to 3 hours (which may be repetitive), with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must have the ability to lift 20 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must have the ability to work outside in various weather conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to apply site and state office practices.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships.

• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

https://historicsites.nc.gov/

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.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated experience giving guided tours and adapting tours to age, interest level, special interests, or time constraints.

• Knowledge of colonial and/or antebellum history.

• Knowledge of archival practices and/or artifact management.

Management Prefers:

• Experience with living history demonstrations.

• Experience of archival practices and/or artifact management.

• Experience with social media administration for site updates and events.

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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-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:

Somerset Place offers a comprehensive and realistic view of 19th-century life on a large North Carolina plantation. Originally, this unusual plantation included more than 100,000 densely wooded, mainly swampy acres bordering the five-by-eight mile Lake Phelps, in present-day Washington County. During its 80 years as an active plantation (1785-1865), hundreds of acres were converted into high yielding fields of rice, corn, oats, wheat, beans, peas, and flax; sophisticated sawmills turned out thousands of feet of lumber. By 1865, Somerset Place was one of the upper South's largest plantations.

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 27 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.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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 anEmployment 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
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" willNOT be accepted.

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.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD 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.

Employment EligibilityIt 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).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Caroline McClintock

109 E. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: [phone]

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