Assistant Site Manager - The president james k. polk State historic site
Salary
$31,688.00 - $55,453.00 Annually
Location
Mecklenburg County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
24-09093 HS60083447
Department
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Historic Sites
Opening Date
07/25/2024
Closing Date
8/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Historical Interpreter III
Position Number
60083447
Salary Grade
NC05
Recruitment Range
$31,688 - $42,000
Description of Work
***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***
A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
*Payout contingent on funding availability*
Recruitment Salary: $31,688 -$42,000
(This is a range. Selected candidate’s salary will be determined within this range based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)
This position is located at:
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
12031 Lancaster Hwy
Pineville, NC 28134
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Site Manager has various roles and responsibilities at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site. The person in this position must be able to establish and maintain effective work relationships, enjoy working outdoors and with the public, and should be able to manage multiple projects at the same time while collaborating with staff, vendors, and the community.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Acting as the Site Manager in the absence of the Site Manager
- Greeting and orienting visitors, operating the gift shop, and answering visitor inquiries
- Conducting guided tours and living history demonstrations
- Planning and implementing special events; serving as lead for all events.
- Planning and implementing on-site and off-site presentations and educational programs
- Developing and maintaining the intern program
- Scheduling and providing support for site rentals
- Conducting outreach and fundraising
- Assisting with maintaining site gardens and grounds
- Assisting with collections management
- Assisting with securing artifacts and facilities
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
- Must be able to perform light indoor and outdoor maintenance.
- Ability to lead tour groups in a variety of weather conditions.
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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:
- Demonstrated experience in various social media platforms as it relates to facility and/or program promotion.
- Demonstrated experience designing programs and activities for various age levels and developmental abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and/or archival practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of writing cohesive material based on research.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing reports and maintaining records.
Management Prefers:
- Knowledge of PastPerfect or other collections-based software
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 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 four years of experience in giving or developing museum tours
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. 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. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.
Section/Unit Description:
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site preserves and interprets the life of the 11th President of the United States, James Knox Polk. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings including a log house, separate kitchen, and barn are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency. This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk.
Division Description:
The Division of State Historic Sites connects people to North Carolina’s history, sharing the power of place to inspire a common future through preservation, education, and transformative engagement.
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.
Please 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.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
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.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
employment@dncr.nc.gov
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AgencyState of North Carolina
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An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government
Websitehttp://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html
