Historical Interpreter II Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Historical Interpreter II State of North Carolina – Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Durham County, NC Job Details Full-time $31,200 – $38,887 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Management Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Agriculture Full Job Description Description of Work Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. •

SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED

•A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates.

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//oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy •Payout contingent on funding availability• Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.

This position is located at:

2828 Duke Homestead Rd. Durham, NC 27705

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Historical Interpreter II position involves performing a range of standardized and administrative tasks in the area of interpretation, visitor services, special event coordination, volunteer management, exhibit writing and artifact evaluation, living history demonstrations and management, serve as education coordinator, and some site support duties which may include clerical duties or operating a sales desk. This position trains and supervises living history volunteers (children and adults), serving as the lead coordinator for the Youth & Junior Interpreter programs. This position also conducts the bulk of the site’s historical research. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recruit, train, and oversee Youth, Junior, and Adult living history volunteers, hosting workshops and living history days with volunteers. Perform costumed interpretation and demonstration of mid-19th Century domestic and agricultural skills, creating garden and field crop plans for guidance. Manage reservations, coordination, and payment with all school groups for on-site specialty programming, and lead school programs on site. Conduct standard visitor services and interpretive duties with daily guided tours. Assist with special event coordination Identify, analyze, and interpret archival sources relating to Duke Homestead, the Duke family’s businesses including tobacco and its impact on history and health, and the Duke family’s philanthropic pursuits, incorporating research into tours and exhibits, helping determine exhibit themes and writing text-based research. Assist with administrative functions, such as helping manage daily revenue, and recording daily visitation statistics, and operating the sales desk.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be able to work extended periods outside during hot, cold, and inclement weather with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to work in an environment with regular exposure to allergens like dust, woodsmoke, pollen, and wool with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have the physical ability to perform strenuous outdoor activities with or without reasonable accommodation.

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//historicsites.nc.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Working knowledge of US History Demonstrated experience working with youth Demonstrated experience giving and adapting historic tours to age, interest level, special interests, or time constraints.

Management Prefers:

Experience with costumed interpretation, living history skills, domestic, trades, and/or agricultural experience Experience with creating and/or implementing educational programming Experience with planning events Working knowledge gained through profession and/or coursework to incorporate primary & secondary source research and analysis to write cohesive material based on documentation. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND three years of experience in giving or developing museum tours; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description:

Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum is one of 28 State Historic Sites run by the Division of Historic Sites, which is part of the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852-1874. The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. It further interprets the Duke family’s founding of the world’s largest tobacco company and the tobacco agricultural and manufacturing practices which upheld it. The Tobacco Museum explores North Carolina’s tobacco history, and is one of the largest exhibit galleries in the Division of Historic Sites.

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 27 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.

Agency Description:

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! 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. Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. Be sure to complete the application in full . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. 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. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Caroline McClintock 109 E. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:

919-814-6670

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.