Description of WorkThe Battleship Assistant Director is the Chief Operating Officer of the Memorial and serves as the deputy and subordinate to the Battleship Executive Director. This position manages operations on the Battleship Memorial, visitor center, ship’s store and surrounding properties. Responsibilities include management of the day-to-day operations, budget development, contract and project development and management, engineering and technical planning for major renovations, and supervision of temporary staff and volunteers with the incumbent’s areas of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Daily Operational Oversight – Oversee all operational aspects of the Memorial including the supervision of the staff, volunteers, and contractors. Ensure the Memorial remains open, safe, and enjoyable to visitors.
• Contract Development and Oversight – Research, develop, and administer restoration, maintenance, service, and repair contracts. Serve as liaison between DNCR and the Battleship Executive Director on capital projects.
• Budget Development and Oversight – Support reporting department heads in the development of annual budgets. Provide strategic guidance and prioritize projects in accordance with the strategic plans developed by the Executive Battleship Director when so delegated.
• Public liaison/Battleship Representation – Serve as Battleship’s representative to the visiting public in terms of customer service. Represent the Battleship on committees and at conferences when directed by the Battleship Executive Director. Fulfill the duties of the Battleship Executive Director when so delegated.
• Miscellaneous Duties – Provide oversight of special events, rentals, creation, coordination, and oversight of area specific grants and worker’s compensation claims and investigations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $65,000.00 – $130,000.00
About Us
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 http://www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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