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Historical Interpreter I - Asheville, United States - State of North Carolina
Description
Recruitment Range:
$31,200 - $38,556
This position will be located at:
Gov. Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace
911 Reems Creek Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Historical Interpreter I position is located at Vance Birthplace State Historic Site in Buncombe County, North Carolina and is responsible for providing high-quality visitor services, thematic tours and programs, curriculum based educational programming, artifact collections care, administrative and clerical support, and community outreach at the Gov.
Key Responsibilities:
Position/Physical Requirements:
Check out this amazing video about DNCR.
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.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
Management Prefers:
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.
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.
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.Section/Branch/Site Description:
The Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace State Historic Site is dedicated to the preservation and continuing interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture.
Division Description:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
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).CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Melissa Riley
109 E Jones Street
Phone:
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