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Development Director B'Ship


Job Location:

New Hanover County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 57983 - 80713
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Battleship

Job Classification Title

Information & Communications Spec III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC16

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches peoples lives through education and stewardship of North Carolinas natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including historic sites museums state parks trails aquariums the North Carolina Zoo the Library of North Carolina the State Archives the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians create a shared identity and provide common ground. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.


Description of Work

The Development Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of ongoing Capital Campaigns long-term fundraising and grantsmanship for the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission in support of the Battleship North
Carolina Memorial. Responsibilities include relationship building fundraising activities staff management donor database management financial reporting and auditing solicitation licensing etc. The Development Director will work for the Executive Director and USS North Carolina Battleship Commission to initiate coordinate and implement all aspects of the development and grants programs. Long-term the development office will build and maintain a robust and comprehensive annual and special gift development program.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Development & Campaign Management - Research identify and implement comprehensive plans to secure contributions from individuals corporations foundations and government sources to support the Battleship.

- Grant Application and Management Identify grant opportunities aligned with strategic goals draft proposals for approval and maintain a database tracking all deadlines.

- Administration and Staff Training Maintain centralized digital and hard-copy donor history databases prospects logs and assignment tracking reports to ensure accurate documentation of campaign progress.

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: $57983.00 - $80713.00

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 onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:

  • Demonstrated experience in fundraising development advancement philanthropy or grant administration

  • Experience managing major gifts and donor stewardship programs

  • Experience in grant writing and grant management

  • Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and prospect research

  • Experience leading fundraising campaigns and community partnerships

Position/Physical Requirements

  • Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and holidays required as needed.

  • Must be able to climb crouch reach push finger grasp talk hear and do repetitive motions.

** This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply. **

This position is located at:

1 Battleship Rd NE

Wilmington NC 28401

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in communications public relations public affairs media journalism English or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years of experience in communications public relations or publicity work;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The Battleship North Carolina Memorial serves as the States memorial to those North Carolinians who served and died in WWII as well as a tribute to all veterans past and addition the Battleship Memorial serves as an attraction and a center of education for all levels of students. learn about employeeperksand benefits.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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


Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in theappropriate 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 applicationscontaincomprehensive candidate information.

  • Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

  • Be sure to complete the application in full.Applicants are unable tosubmitmore than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must besubmittedby 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

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. Visitto 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 toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.

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. Weparticipatein E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Mary McClintock

Email: