Assistant Site Manager - HS60083514

State of North Carolina • Lenoir, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CSS Neuse State Historic Site consists of the CSS Neuse Museum and the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial. The CSS Neuse State Historic Site preserves and interprets the remnants of the CSS Neuse Civil War ironclad gunboat and the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial honors one of Kinston’s most important early citizens, and the first elected Governor of North Carolina. The CSS Neuse museum’s first floor offers visitors valuable insight into Kinston’s location, the ship’s historical significance, sailor life, and the ship’s recovery. The mezzanine level boasts a range of exhibits that showcase the rich history of Lenoir County, including topics such as textiles, mourning, and the Civil War in eastern North Carolina. The Governor Richard Caswell Memorial provides exhibits and artifacts interpreting Governor Caswell and includes the Caswell Cemetery on the property. • The Manager I serves as the Assistant Site Manager and is responsible for recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of two full-time staff, temporary employees, and volunteers. • Primary staff member on site for purchasing and budgeting and supervising the financial operations of the site and following department purchasing procedures. • Conducts tours as part of visitor’s services, gives on-site and off-site presentations, and leads living history demonstrations. • Assists with special event planning, logistics, and promotions. • Operates sales desks, greets visitors, and assists with site maintenance at both the CSS Neuse Museum and the Governor Caswell Memorial.

Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with occasional nights and weekends required during special events, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have the ability to perform light physical activity level - lifting up to 20lbs, with use of arms, legs, exertion of force with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to climb a ladder.
• Bachelor’s degree in history or a field specifically related to the site of employment from an appropriately accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with purchasing and budgeting
• Experience with departmental policies and procedures
• Experience with event planning, promotion, and logistics
• Experience with supervision of employees

Responsibilities

• Hires and supervises employees at the site
• Performs clerical and financial duties, primarily responsible for e- procurement for the site
• Conducts tours and programs
• Greets and orients visitors and assists with site maintenance
• Assists with event planning, logistics, and promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level