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Salary : $41,655.00 - $50,039.00 Annually
Location: Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Department: Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division: African American Heritage Commission
Opening Date 09/26/2025 and Closing Date 10/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Program Coordinator II
Application Link: Program Coordinator Posting
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization! The Program Coordinator connects with public audiences in communities across North Carolina, cultivates partnerships within DNCR and with external stakeholders, and grows public awareness of the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission (NCAAHC) via digital content. This work will center North Carolina African American history, art, and culture, and will align with the organizational mission, vision, and strategic plan, as well as overarching departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supports NCAAHC’s statewide public engagement and partnership efforts, connecting with audiences across the state as the NCAAHC’s representative at a variety of public events, meetings, and speaking engagements.
- Connects statewide audiences to existing NCAAHC initiatives (including the N.C. Green Book Project, Africa to Carolina, and various heritage programs) through innovative, community-centered programs, experiences, and communications.
- Creates programs, resources, and experiences that are responsive to the needs of three core stakeholder groups (grassroots heritage practitioners, artists, and statewide and regional partners).
- Manages logistics for commissioner meetings, organizational programs, workshops, events, and community meetings alongside NCAAHC staff.
- Supports NCAAHC’s creation of social content, digital newsletters, web content, and other digital resources.
- Serves as a liaison and committee member for departmental divisions, initiatives, and programs, including, but not limited to, America 250th, the NC Music Office, and African American Cultural Celebration.
- Coordinating NCAAHC’s traveling exhibit program. This includes working with partner institutions, managing the booking schedule, and associated paperwork.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Some evenings and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in history, art, African American studies, museum studies, public history, cultural studies, and/or education.
- Demonstrated experience utilizing digital tools and/or platforms (including but not limited to newsletter software, social media, website building tools and the Microsoft Office suite).
- Demonstrated experience working and communicating with the public in a professional setting.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from appropriately accredited institution
AND
One year of experience related to the area of assignment
OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Apply here : Program Coordinator Posting
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