Museum Technician

Job Title

Museum Technician I - Crystal Skipper Research Field Technician

Division

North Carolina Aquarium

Pay

Salary Grade: NC03
Recruitment range: $15.00 to $15.91 per hour

Type & Period

Temporary, 40 hours per week, 20 weeks (March 16, 2026 – July 31, 2026)

Location

Carteret County, NC (primary workstation at NC State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, Morehead City, NC)

Division Description

The North Carolina Aquarium’s mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world‑class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service, and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats.

Agency Description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, aquariums, state parks, wildlife areas, and more. DNCR’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, visit DNCR website.

Description

of Work

This temporary position will provide field research support to monitor the Crystal skipper (a small, brown butterfly described as a new species in 2015) along Bogue Banks, NC. The primary tasks include fieldwork, lab work, and data management for a grant‑funded research project on how urbanization and climate change are impacting the Crystal skipper butterfly.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey sites for Crystal skipper presence and abundance.

• Measure habitat and environmental variables.

• Observe and handle Crystal skippers for demographic experiments and surveys.

• Enter and manage data.

• Safely handle small wildlife, especially insects.

• Contribute to outreach and communication activities related to the Crystal skipper.
Technicians will work as part of a research team while also performing tasks independently. The primary workstation is located at the NC State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology in Morehead City, NC.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Working in hot, humid, and wet conditions.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge of biological principles.
• Experience in ecological field and lab research.
• Experience collecting and entering data.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or GED diploma and one year of experience related to knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply

Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD‑107 State Application for Employment to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting (January 02 2026). A resume and cover letter may be submitted with the state application. All relevant experience must be included for proper credit.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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. DNCR is 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, establishes paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implements fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects, and supports all members of our work community.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214 or equivalent. National Guard Preference requires an NGB 23A (RPAS) or a DD 256/NGB 22 for former National Guard members.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All employees must provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. DNCR participates in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Application Submission Address

Dr. Carol Seals Price
Conservation Research Coordinator, Adjunct Faculty
NC Aquariums | NC State University
NCSU Center for Marine Science & Technology
303 College Circle
Morehead City, NC 28557
[email protected]

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