Director of Interpretation & Planning
Director of Interpretation & Planning
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Description of Work
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This position is located at:
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh North Carolina 27601Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of the Director of Interpretation and Planning position is to lead the development of a cohesive vision strategy and set of interpretive initiatives that situate the mission of the museum within the context of societal needs and interests. These initiatives leverage the unique resources of NCMNS and include scientific research collections museum facilities and talented team of educators exhibit and digital media developers program designers science communicators and evaluators as well as numerous and valued partnerships with universities state agencies and missionaligned nonprofits and community groups. Major areas of interpretive oversight include exhibitions and floor programs K12 and public programs and special events.
The Director of Interpretation and Planning is adept at leading planning processes that engage all relevant stakeholders in conceiving and implementing ideas and strategies that emerge from planning processes they lead. Datainformed leadership plays a key role in planning activities. The Director of Interpretation and Planning reports to the Museum Director and serves on the museums Directors Council where they play a role in institutional decisionmaking strategy policy and budget.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Clearly articulate an interpretive vision and set of interpretive strategies for the museum that leverage the unique opportunities NCMNS provides for and advances the museums mission.
- Conduct planning activities to reveal interpretive priorities themes strategies and implementation processes and timelines as well as facility planning activities to leverage physical interpretive opportunities (exhibits and program spaces).
- Provide strategic and operational leadership and direction for exhibitions digital media education floor programs events science communication research and evaluation professionals which include numerous permanent part time and temporary (seasonal) staff.
- Develop and manage income and expense budgets within the Interpretation and Planning department.
- Facilitate the development and growth of earned income streams in ways that are aligned with mission strategic priorities and target audiences.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be available to work the schedule of Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm.
Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo 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:
- Demonstrated experience in collecting and analyzing data and/or information.
- Demonstrated experience initiating administrative programs or procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in program analysis and/or evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience with exhibitions digital media educational programs events and/or scientific research.
- Supervisory experience including but not limited to planning assigning and supervising the work of other employees.
- Basic knowledge of accounting practices and/or procedures.
Management Prefers:
- History of working collaboratively across departments to implement strategic priorities leverage resources negotiate and mitigate conflict and share information.
- Demonstrated experience with fundraising skills that may entail philanthropic proposal development collaboration on fundraising campaigns etc.
- Demonstrated experience with exhibitions digital media educational programs events and/or scientific research in a museum or other cultural setting.
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 for details.
Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institutionANDthree (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment.ORan equivalent combination of training and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
The Interpretation & Planning section is responsible for developing a cohesive vision strategy and set of interpretive initiatives that situate the mission of the museum within the context of societal needs and interests. These initiatives leverage the unique resources of NCMNS and include scientific research collections museum facilities and talented team of educators exhibit and digital media developers program designers science communicators and evaluators as well as numerous and valued partnerships with universities state agencies and missionaligned nonprofits and community groups.
Division Description:
The States Museum devoted to science and nature North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and with over a million visitors a year the states most visited museum. Its 300000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville Greenville and Contentnea Creek. Together they provide a variety of curriculumfocused classes onsite offsite outdoors and online for prekindergarten through graduate students across the state.
As a museum of nature we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolinas rich natural habitats wildlife and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Our programs and activities impact people in all the states one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the states students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers research opportunities for classrooms and outdoor learning environments on school campuses.
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 Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . 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 jobrelated 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.
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 willNOT be accepted.
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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and alldegrees 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 to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in EVerify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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CONTACT INFORMATION:N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision of Human Resources
Caroline McClintock
109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh NC 27601
Phone:Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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