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Executive Director


Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60881 - 106544
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

ARH Deputy Secretary

Job Classification Title

Program Supervisor II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

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

Are you interested in a career in public service where your work helps shape the experience of North Carolinas citizens and distinguished guests The Office of the Governor is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Executive Director to oversee both the operations and events of the Governors Mansion.

The Executive Director of the North Carolina Governors Mansion provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the Governors Mansion staff programs events and public-facing activities. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the Mansion operates with the highest standards of hospitality professionalism discretion security awareness historic preservation and fiscal stewardship.

Serving as a key member of the Governors Operations Team the Executive Director works closely with the Governor First Family senior leadership team state agencies legislators community leaders donors and other stakeholders. The position requires exceptional judgment diplomacy organizational leadership and the ability to manage sensitive and high-profile matters with confidentiality and professionalism.

The Executive Director oversees the Mansion as both a private residence and an important symbol of the State ensuring that its historic character public responsibilities and ceremonial functions are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing strategic leadership and day-to-day executive oversight of Mansion operations.

Establishing and maintaining policies procedures standards and protocols for Mansion operations and events.

Serving as the principal administrative liaison among the Governors Office Mansion staff state agencies contractors vendors and external stakeholders.

Advising the Governor and First Family on Mansion operations hospitality events protocol and related matters.

Exercising sound judgment in handling confidential sensitive and time-critical matters.

Developing and managing operating budgets expenditures contracts purchasing and financial controls.

Ensuring compliance with applicable state laws policies regulations and administrative requirements.

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.


*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*


Recruitment Range: $60881.00 - $106544.00


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 notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

  • Experience supervising employees and providing direction performance management training and professional development.
  • Experience developing and implementing policies procedures and operational processes.
  • Experience managing budgets expenditures purchasing contracts vendors and other administrative resources.
  • Experience coordinating projects meetings events or programs involving multiple departments agencies or external stakeholders as well as the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and organizations.

Position/Physical Requirements

  • Typical work schedule is 40 hours a week which will include evening events. The schedule will vary some weeks may follow typical office hours; others may include evening events with more flexibility during the day.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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This position is located at:

116 West Jones Street

Raleigh NC 27609


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 from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

Five (5) years of experience related to the area of assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Office of the Governor helps the Governor carry out his duties. The Governor serves a term of four years and chairs the collective body of the states elected executive officials the Council of State. The Governors powers and responsibilities are prescribed by the state constitution and by law. They serve as North Carolinas chief executive and are tasked by the constitution with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. They are ex officio commander in chief of the North Carolina National Guard and director of the state budget. The office has some powers of appointment of executive branch officials some judges and members of boards and commissions. Governors are also empowered to grant pardons and veto legislation. With its inception in 1776 the office of Governor is the oldest public office in the state of North Carolina.

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 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.

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

  • Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 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. 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 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:

Juliette Chandler Clemmons

Email:


Required Experience:

Director


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