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Primary Purpose of Position:
Research, design, develop, and manage NC Maritime Museum’s educational programs, services, materials, and teaching collections for visiting groups (schools, bus tours, special needs groups, at-risk students, etc.), and the public. Oversee 25 volunteer staff at the Museum’s Information Desk and Discovery Carts and monitor and maintain records for the entire Museum Volunteer staff (100-150 volunteers). Offer guidance and instruction when delegating appropriate duties to volunteers, interns and staff. Maintain education programs and volunteer impact statistics and assist with the development and publication of program calendars, brochures, and other educational materials.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate / schedule all school and group visits to the museum including Watercraft Center, store, exhibits, collections, and other curators.
- Compile statistics from museum education programs for reports.
- Research, design, develop, and conduct unique educational programming about North Carolina’s maritime history, culture and environment. Maintain a specialized knowledge of North Carolina’s maritime history, culture and environment with a focus on the Crystal Coast.
- Recruit, design, manage, and maintain the volunteer program. Directly oversees 20-30 volunteer staff at the Information Desk and Discovery Carts and maintain records and support materials for 120-150 volunteers museum wide.
- Train and manage volunteers and interns involved in educational programming.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work a Monday through Friday work week; some weekends and evenings as required.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs., with or without accommodation.
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:
- Demonstrated experience working in history, science, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in use of primary and secondary historical sources.
- Demonstrated experience developing and leading museum educational programming for varied audiences.
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing evaluation instruments and techniques to assess educational programs.
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience working with volunteers and/or interns.
- Demonstrated experience compiling records related to visitation, program attendance, program scheduling, and/or volunteer operations.
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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of museum or related work;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
The mission of the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is to collect, preserve, research, document, and interpret the maritime history, culture, and environment of coastal North Carolina for diverse public and specialized audiences, to inspire appreciation, encourage discovery, and promote an active, responsible understanding for maritime heritage among present and future generations.
Division Description:
The North Carolina Museum of History Division promotes the understanding of the history and material culture of North Carolina for the educational benefit of North Carolinians and visitors. Through collections, exhibits, and educational programs, its museums encourage citizens and visitors to explore and understand the past: to reflect on their lives and their place in history; and to preserve state, regional, and local history for the future generations.
Agency Description:
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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