Historical Interpreter I Jobs

Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC03
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $35,793

Position Location:
Bentonville Battlefield
Four Oaks, NC

Learn about the Division: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/bentonville-battlefield
Learn about our employee perks/benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Historic Interpreter I at Bentonville Battlefield is the primary visitor services point of contact for visitors. This includes greeting people, monitoring the phones, providing orientation, and giving guided tours.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Interpreter I serves as the site education coordinator. In this capacity the Interpreter creates innovative programing for students to experience both on-site and at school.
• The Interpreter I serves as the volunteer coordinator. The position is responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising site volunteers.
• Conducting outreach to our support group, schools, civic organizations, military groups, and peer entities is an important part of this position. This may include off-site programming during nights/weekends.
• Guided tours of the Harper House and “ranger talks” are conducted daily by the Interpreter I. This position will also be asked to learn and give multi-hour battlefield tours for military and motor coach tours.
• The work schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, with some evening work required during special events.
• The position is responsible for answering site inquiries via phone, email, and mail – to include scheduling and booking groups and site rentals. A willingness to make phone calls as needed is important.

The 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.

Site Information:
The March 1865, Battle of Bentonville was the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought in North Carolina. With nearly 2,300 acres preserved, Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site is the largest historic site in North Carolina. The site's mission is to interpret the Battle of Bentonville, life in North Carolina during the Civil War, and to preserve the battlefield's historical resources.

Department 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

1. Two years’ experience working or volunteering in a historic site or museum setting.
2. Experience giving guided tours.
3. Experience working with non-profits.
4. Experience conducting first person historical research on the Civil War era.
5. Living history experience or a demonstrated ability to work with living historians and volunteers.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in giving museum tours; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Note the following:

Resumes and cover letters: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application nor will it be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted with your application being rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and a copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If the position you are applying for requires verification of classes taken for the position, then your transcripts must be uploaded to be considered.

Veterans Preference: To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Americans with Disabilities: Applicants requesting 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.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications, however; 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 an average of 6 – 8 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).

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DNCR Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone: 919-814-6670

Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.