Historical Interpreter I - HS65037751

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks a Historical Interpreter I at the Governor Charles B. Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site to deliver tours, living history demonstrations, and educational programs for visitors.

You will coordinate school group visits, assist with events, manage a small gift shop, and contribute to site maintenance while meeting the minimum education and experience requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience giving museum tours.
• Experience with living history interpretation and/or historic trades preferred.
• Experience with social media management and Canva or similar software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school group tours/general tours.
• Conduct visitor services including guided tours and living history demonstrations.
• 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.

Skills

Museum tours experience

Living history interpretation

Social media management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Canva

Job description

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.

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

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 onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. 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/

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.

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 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.

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).

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. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: [phone]

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.

Recruiter:

Mary McClintock

Email:

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