Site Manager - HS

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Historic Sites

Historic Site Manager II (NS)

NC09

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

This position is responsible for the overall leadership of House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site including long range planning, development of new interpretive strategies, development of programs, conceptual planning, networking with regional travel organizations, developing and implementing a marketing plan, and establishing and directing site mission and goals.

Responsibilities include supervision of three permanent staff positions; overall preservation and maintenance of the site; facilitating long-term goals; purchasing necessary equipment and supplies, coordinating development of interpretive programs and special events; conducting tours and interpretive demonstrations as part of visitor services, giving general on-site and off-site presentations as requested; conducting appropriate artifact management and care techniques; researching topics for specific projects;

coordinating media, marketing and public relations to promote the site; completing reports and submitting to appropriate staff.

This position is also responsible for the overall budget of the site and for working with local historical groups, convention and visitor bureaus, and with the site support group to promote and raise awareness of the site. Work is performed independently and is evaluated by the Piedmont Region Supervisor.

• Program and project development and management
• Staff supervision
• Special event planning
• Development and administration of educational programs
• Long- and short-term site planning

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

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $49,943.00

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 on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Knowledge of Early American, Revolutionary, and/or North Carolina history.

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to lead walking tours over uneven terrain
• Ability to talk to large groups for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions

288 Alston House Rd.

Sanford, NC 27330

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