About Us
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!
Description of Work
The Historic 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:
• Conducts tours and programs
• Greets and orients visitors
• Assists with event planning, logistics, and promotion
• Conducts living history interpretation and historic trades
• Provides historical information for exhibits, publications, tours, and programming
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 - $39,488.00
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:
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Experience with giving tours in a museum or historic site setting
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Experience with event planning, promotion, and logistics
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Experience with living history interpretation and historic trades
Position/Physical Requirements
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Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with occasional night and weekends work required as needed.
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Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
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Must be able to do light physical activity level- lifting up to 20lbs, use of arms, legs, exertion of force, ability to climb a ladder with or without reasonable accommodation.
***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:
25 Saint David St.
Halifax, N.C. 27839
Apply at:
https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/job/Historical-Interpreter-I---HS65037755_JR-116420-1?utm_source=work4nc&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=main
