Historical Interpreter I - HS60083484

State of North Carolina • Edenton, NC

6d • $31,200 - $39,488 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a wide variety of interpretive and visitor service tasks at Historic Edenton State Historic Site. This position provides historical research, provides historical information for exhibits, publications, tours, and programming. This position performs daily duties such as tours and demonstrations. This position is a critical part of site operations, visitor services, safety, and education. This position supervises volunteers

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of experience in giving museum tours; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of State or National colonial, federal-era, and antebellum history.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing special events and educational programming.
• Experience in the care and maintenance of historic artifacts.
• Experience in maintaining records and preparing routine reports.
• Experience with managing and fostering positive relations with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Visitor services – giving tours, greeting visitors, living history interpretation, operating the sales desk, and answering phone and email inquiries.
• Maintaining office areas, public areas, historic buildings, and artifacts.
• Researching, compiling, and interpreting historic information.
• Scheduling group tours.
• Planning and implementing special events.
• Answering correspondence, completing inventories, filing and maintaining site records.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED