The Executive Director of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Memorial provides leadership and management to preserve, develop, and promote the memorial ensuring that its historical significance is continuously recognized in the national community for generations. The Executive Director is appointed by the Commission to manage the operation of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Memorial. Since the Battleship Commission receives no appropriated funds, it must operate the Battleship as a small business of the State of North Carolina and, therefore, the Battleship Executive Director is the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of this business enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Effectively managing overall operations, maintenance, and administrative requirements of the Battleship in compliance with various governing local, state and federal directives, including ethics requirements and contracts management
- Managing all financial aspects of the Memorial including presentation of the annual audit to the Battleship Commission; developing a fiscally sound operating and capital projects budget based on accurate visitation and revenue projection
- Directing the maintenance, repair and restoration of the Battleship, other support buildings, and the grounds of the complex
- Directing the operation of admissions and sales in the Ship’s Store and Concessions
- Directing the promotion and marketing of the Battleship; establishing guidelines and priorities for the marketing program to enhance the visibility of the Battleship in the marketplace; providing a positive image of the Battleship in the community
- Directing development activities, current and future
- Directing programming to ensure quality museum services of the Battleship including guidance in exhibit and ship interpretation, aspects of artifact acquisition, conservation, and education
- Creating, promoting, and preserving a healthy workplace culture; recruiting, selecting, hiring, training, and promoting permanent and seasonal employees
This position normally operates 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day from 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday. There is also evening and/or weekend work associated with carrying out various responsibilities of the position.
Division Description:
The USS North Carolina Battleship Commission of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is authorized to operate and maintain the USS North Carolina as a permanent memorial and exhibit not inconsistent with the Secretary. The Commission with approval and assistance of the Department is to establish, supervise, manage and maintain exhibits, dramas, cultural activities, museums and records pertaining to the marine and naval history of the State of North Carolina and the United States of America.
The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Memorial is as the State of North Carolina’s memorial to the veterans of World War II and most particularly to the more than 10,000 North Carolinians who died in that service and whose names are enshrined therein. Additionally, the Battleship is one of the leading attractions in southeastern North Carolina and a growing museum whose mission focus is on the ships named for the State of North Carolina. Uniquely, by statute, the Battleship Commission is an enterprise activity of the State of North Carolina that operates, maintains, and preserves the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and is required to be self-sufficient for the ship’s annual operation.
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
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:
- Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships with other employees, with government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, and with the general public
- Detailed knowledge and experience in financial management including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, financial statements and investments
- Public relations experience, including fundraising and public speaking
- Specific knowledge and experience in naval history and naval operations as well as broad and specific knowledge of naval customs and traditions to be able to apply to interpretation of the ship and to support traditional naval ceremonies and observances
- Experience in ship engineering and structural maintenance to be able to oversee preservation, maintenance and restoration of the ship and associated facilities
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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business administration, public administration, economics, management, or other relevant field from an appropriately accredited institution is required and 10 years of management experience; 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, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
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. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
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).
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
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