Program Assistant Cultural Heritage Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Program Assistant

• Cultural Heritage 
  Salary $18.19
• $20.

47 Hourly Location Multiple Locations, NC Job Type PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk) Job Number 25-05423 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 04/28/2025 Closing Date Continuous

DESCRIPTION

Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate:

$18.19

Workdays/Hours:

Three days weekly. Occasional weekends and evenings. Position assists in the operation and historical interpretation of West Point on the Eno and Leigh Farm Parks, as well as other cultural resources maintained by the City of Durham Parks and Recreation department. Incumbent leads recreational programming and activities, conducts research, and provides staff training, Work schedule includes weekends and flexibility for special events, both on and off-site. Duties/Responsibilities Plans and prepares monthly history hike programs by researching topics, organizing research material in written form, and determining hike routes.
Leads history hikes and leads or assists with a variety of educational and cultural heritage programs (seasonal foraging hikes, Kid’s Life programs, Drop a Line fishing programs, etc.) for individuals and groups.
Conducts park tours and explains the historic and cultural significance of assigned buildings or displays housed therein.
Assists in preparing for the administrative needs of programs, and/or other historical interpretive tasks.
Uses Active.

Net software to assist in processing participant registrations and payments, preparing deposit records, preparing reports and maintaining records of operational functions as needed.
Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientation, and evaluation sessions.
Conducts research related to cultural heritage sites and the general history of the area.
Provides customer service by interacting with patrons in the park.
Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid increase of minor injury.
Assists with supervising volunteers for special projects, events and programs.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• In depth knowledge of history, particularly local history.
• Basic safety principles for operating machinery.

SKILLED IN

• Imparting information verbally to individuals or groups.
• Discussing complex topics in an informed and thoughtful manner.
• Clear and precise communication.
• Drafting written materials such as for research or projects.
• Presenting to participants of varying age groups and knowledge levels. § Conducting historical research.
• Maintaining records and preparing reports.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma,GED, HiSet, TASC; One (1) year of experience in public speaking or customer service;
Three (3 ) months of experience in museum interpretation, educational programming, historical research, or completed college coursework in American history;
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Additional Preferred Skills Experience with historical research and creating formal projects using that research.
Experience creating and/or leading educational programming for youth, teens, or adults. Comfortable working outside in all seasons. Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza Durham, North Carolina, 27701