Job Description

Salary: $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually
Location : Johnston County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00294 TFLM60084021
Department: Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division: Museum of History
Opening Date: 01/14/2025
Closing Date: 1/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Museum Curator II
Position Number: 60084021
Salary Grade: NC07
Recruitment Range: $35,984 - $61,137


Description of Work
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Recruitment Range: $35,984 - $61,137

(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range

based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)

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This position is located at:

Tobacco Farm Life Museum

709 Church Street

Kenly, NC 27542

Primary Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for the development and presentation of interpretation and educational programs and events at the museum. This role manages the volunteer program and assists with admissions and group tour scheduling.


Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and develop programming based on an interpretive plan.
• Develop curriculum related to the site and stories related to North Carolina's agricultural history.
• Develop and maintain a museum volunteer program.
• Conduct audience research to expand the museum's reach.
• Social media posting in collaboration with the History Museum Administrator and the regional Public Information Officer.

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:

• Demonstrated experience in the development and execution of museum tours and programs.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and documenting historical research.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and administering volunteer programs and other initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in customer service and interaction with the public.

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

four years of museum or related work,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information


Section/Unit Description:
The Tobacco Farm Life Museum (TFLM) is a regional section of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums. Its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the cultural and agricultural history North Carolina and the state for the education of present and future generations. Through exhibits and educational programming, the museum raises public awareness of the past and its influence on the present.

Division Description:
The Division of State History Museums collects and preserves artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present. The Division interprets the state's history through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications available to the visitor on-site or through distance-learning technologies. The museum division also includes six regional museums at Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Beaufort, Cape Hatteras, Southport and Old Fort.


Agency Description:
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 about our Department.

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.


We are an state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.


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. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

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 several 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
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
employment@dncr.nc.gov


Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01


I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of education and work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.)

• Yes, I understand this requirement.

02


If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $35,984 - $61,137?

• Yes
• No

03


If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N/A.
04


How many years demonstrated experience do you have in the development and execution of museum tours and programs?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

05


How many years demonstrated experience do you have in conducting and documenting historical research?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

06


How many years demonstrated experience do you have coordinating and administering volunteer programs and other initiatives?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

07


How many years demonstrated experience do you have in customer service and interaction with the public?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

Required Question State of North Carolina

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