Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Historic Sites
Job Classification Title
Historical Interpreter I (S)
Position Number
65044353
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. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
The Historical Interpreter I 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: $31,200.00 - $40,00.00
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 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:
Experience with giving tours in a museum or historic site setting
Experience with living history interpretation and/or historic trades
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional night and weekend work required during special events, etc.
Must be able to perform light physical activity level - lifting up to 20lbs - with or without reasonable accomodation.
Must be able to climb a ladder.
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 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 position is located at:
Ft. Fisher State Historic Site
1610 S. Ft. Fisher Blvd.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
Minimum Education and Experience
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