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!

Description of Work

The North Carolina Aquariums at on Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Education Curator. The Education Curator will provide guidance, leadership, support, and supervision for education staff, interns, and volunteers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

***This is a repost and previous applicants must reapply to be considered.***

Recruitment Range $39,671.00 - $55,347

This position is located at: 
374 Airport Road

Manteo, NC 27954

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers

• Experience developing, implementing, and managing an informal education program at an aquarium, zoo, nature center, museum, or similar facility.  

• Experience managing a budget and purchasing.

• Must have supervisory experience.

• Experience with evaluating programs.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Actively participating as a key member of the aquarium’s leadership team.

• Directing marine and environmental education learning opportunities at the aquarium that serves and impacts visitors, students, and the public across the state of North Carolina.

• Developing activities and curriculum to accompany school programs.

• Correlating all school programs with the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Standard Course of Study learning objectives as appropriate.

• Coordinating education programs and representing the Aquariums with environmental organizations and other local, state, and federal agencies and departments.

• Serving as an educational resource for the public, teachers and students, and community stakeholders.

• Coordinating and facilitating teacher training.

• Evaluating educational offerings, exhibits, and learning opportunities both quantitatively and qualitatively.

• Capability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Directly supervising a full-time education staff including 3 public program educators, 2 special activities coordinators, a volunteer coordinator, and an outreach coordinator and ensuring that the education team is in alignment with leadership initiatives.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required.

• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Master's degree in biology, education, history, museum studies, zoology, or a curriculum related to area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

six years of experience in assigned specialty area, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Section/Unit Description:
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina's waterways are so special.

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 Employment First 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.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application while in process.  The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699
Phone:  919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.