Learn about the Division: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/historic-bath
Learn about our emplo yee perks/benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of the Historic Interpreter will be to provide visitor service functions at Historic Bath and keep the facilities in a clean and presentable manner. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to research, maintain records, and prepare routine reports as required. Applicant must be able to multitask and work effectively as a team member in a multi-agency environment.

Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• giving tours
• greeting visitors
• living history interpretation
• operating the sales desk
• answering phone inquiries
• maintaining and interpreting artifacts
• assisting group tours
• assist with planning and implementing special events
• maintaining the Visitor Center, as well as other historic structures

The North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites operates 27 unique historic sites. We invite you to open doors into the past and more fully understand the world we live in today. Historic Bath is a European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away at Ocracoke Inlet. Historic Bath consists of 14 plus acres of land, 17 structures and historic landmarks.

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.

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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. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below:

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  Must have knowledge of state and/or national history.
• Must be willing to do costume interpretation.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to speak effectively with a wide variety of people and age groups while adapting historical tours to age, interest level, and special interests.
• Must be able to work Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with some travel, holiday, weekend, and evening work required, when needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Management preference:

• Experience with plants - gardening, landscaping, or other plant-related knowledge or experience.
• Experience with social media content creation, expansion, and engagement.

Minimum Education and Experience 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.