Historical Interpreter III - MOH65044149

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) – Museum of History in Spencer, NC – seeks an experienced Historical Interpreter III to oversee rental operations, lead visitor services, and direct interpretive programming at a historic campus.

You will supervise front-line interpreters, refine educational materials, and ensure high-quality experiences for diverse audiences during events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating event facility rentals.
• Experience supervising multiple staff members.
• Experience creating content for tours and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing employee performance planning and evaluation.
• Experience managing budgeted expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contract liaison for site facility rentals, overseeing administrative requirements, vendor safety compliance, and catering coordination for public and private events.
• Lead the delivery of advanced historical interpretation for diverse audiences and author, refine, and update educational scripts and materials in alignment with museum standards.
• Conduct regular audits of staff-led tours and educational programming to ensure historical accuracy, script adherence, and high professional engagement.
• Maintain rental spaces to ensure operational readiness, hazard-free environments, and full compliance with high-capacity occupancy and safety standards.
• Assist with the planning, physical setup, and operational execution of major museum events, including logistics coordination and event-day staffing.
• Integrate rental schedules with the museum's master calendar to maximize facility usage, resolve operational overlaps, and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Direct daily visitor services operations, conduct formal performance evaluations for Historic Interpreter I staff, mentor team members in advanced interpretation, and enforce departmental training requirements.

Skills

Event facility rentals

Staff supervision

Content development for tours

Performance planning & evaluation

Budget management

Job description

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Museum of History

Job Classification Title: Historical Interpreter III (S)
Position Number: 65044149
Grade: NC05

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

Ready to combine leadership, historical storytelling, and venue operations across a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains and high-profile public events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking an experienced professional to oversee rental operations, lead visitor service delivery, and direct interpretive programming at our Spencer, NC site. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the primary liaison for site facility rentals, manage high-capacity event logistics, audit educational delivery, and supervise our front-line interpreter team. Join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and bringing North Carolina's rich transportation history to life!

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary contract liaison for site facility rentals, overseeing administrative requirements, vendor safety compliance, and catering coordination for public and private events.
• Lead the delivery of advanced historical interpretation for diverse audiences and author, refine, and update educational scripts and materials in alignment with museum standards.
• Conduct regular audits of staff-led tours and educational programming to ensure historical accuracy, script adherence, and high professional engagement.
• Maintain rental spaces to ensure operational readiness, hazard-free environments, and full compliance with high-capacity occupancy and safety standards.
• Assist with the planning, physical setup, and operational execution of major museum events, including logistics coordination and event-day staffing.
• Integrate rental schedules with the museum's master calendar to maximize facility usage, resolve operational overlaps, and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Direct daily visitor services operations, conduct formal performance evaluations for Historic Interpreter I staff, mentor team members in advanced interpretation, and enforce departmental training requirements.

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: $33,902.00 - $46,614.00

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:

• Demonstrated experience in operating event facility rentals.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising multiple staff members.
• Demonstrated experience in creating content for tours and presentations, and conducting tours and presentations to groups.
• Demonstrated experience in managing employee performance planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgeted expenditures

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with evening and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed.
• Must be able to perform walk- intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Sign-on Bonus

***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*

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