Historical Interpreter II 

House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

288 Alston House Rd., Sanford, NC 27330

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5046704-0/historical-interpreter-ii

NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of State Historic Sites and Properties

SALARY: $31,200.00 - $38,704.00 Annually

JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

CLOSING DATE: 9/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

POSITION NUMBER: 60083481

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1500 is being offered for eligible candidates.  The sign-on bonus is contingent upon the passing of the FY 25-26 budget, and it has been certified. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

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Application Process:

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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.
 
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Primary Purpose of Position:

The Historical Interpreter II serves as the site education coordinator. They are responsible for booking field trips and school visits, creating, and implementing education programs, and distributing educational materials. They also conduct guided tours, interpretive programs, and demonstrations. This position is responsible for the site collections and must be able to carry out appropriate artifact management and care techniques. They must possess strong written and oral communication skills. This position assists with daily operations including greeting and orienting visitors, operating the gift shop, and assisting with site maintenance. This position also assists with site publicity, including creating and disseminating press releases, updating social media sites, and sending out brochures.

 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct tours and programs as part of visitor services.
• Give on-site and off-site presentations and assisting with special events and programs.
• Conduct appropriate artifact management and care techniques.
• Conduct research into primary documents.
• Operate gift shop and manage gift shop inventory.
• Assist with light maintenance and janitorial duties.
• Assist with site publicity and marketing.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions, ex: heat, wind, cold, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to climb stairs on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be available to work Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional holidays, evenings, and weekends required. 

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.

Management Prefers:

• Demonstrated experience giving guided tours.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs and events.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research with primary documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with artifact management and care.
• Demonstrated experience with gift shop management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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.

Section/Unit Description:

The House in the Horseshoe was owned by Philip Alston, whose band of colonists was attacked here in 1781 during the American Revolution by British loyalists led by David Fanning. Later, four-term governor Benjamin Williams lived in the house, which now features collections from the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras. The House in the Horseshoe is now owned by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Historic Sites Division.

Division Description:

The North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites and Properties connects people to North Carolina’s 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 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.  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.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace.  DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects, and supports all members of our work community.

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" will NOT be accepted. 

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.

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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s 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.

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).

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

109 E. Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:  919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov