Historical Interpreter II
Historical Interpreter II
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Description of Work
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Application Process
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This position is located at:
2828 Duke Homestead Rd.Durham NC 27705Primary 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 sites 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 familys businesses including tobacco and its impact on history and health and the Duke familys 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.
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:
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 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
familys founding of the worlds largest tobacco company and the tobacco agricultural and manufacturing practices
which upheld it. The Tobacco Museum explores North Carolinas 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 Carolinas 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 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 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.
Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat 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 willNOT 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 to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD 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 EligibilityIt 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 E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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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:
Employment Type
Full-Time
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