Deputy Director - TP60083596

State of North Carolina

15d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

The Deputy Director manages the day-to-day operations of the site, directly supervising the management staff. This position manages all capital improvement requests and projects and oversee the repair and maintenance of all Tryon Palace structures and properties. This position provides oversight of the state operations, planning and development activities, and liaison responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday 8AM – 5 PM with an hour for lunch.
• Must be able to work some evenings & weekends as needed.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time with or without accommodation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing a historic site or museum
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders, public entities, and partners

Responsibilities

• Lead the management team by organizing and directing centralized support services of finance management, institutional research, management of facilities and grounds, retail operations, security and safety, and interpretation/programming and education.
• Manage Tryon Palace private and state budgets and grants.
• Serve as liaison with the Tryon Palace Commission and Tryon Palace Foundation.
• Serve as institutional liaison with local, city and county agencies.
• Prepare progress reports, budget analysis, and major project reports as required to present to stakeholders.
• Work with Executive Director on long-range planning.

What This Job Offers

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