Employment - Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens

Position: ACCOUNTING CLERK III
Vacancy Number: 4802-0500-0002-527
Salary Grade: 57
Salary Range: $24092 - $35980
Department: DEPT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
Division: ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: NEW BERN
Posting Date: 12/09/2008
Closing Date: 01/07/2009
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
THIS POSITION PERFORMS THE DAY-TO-DAY ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS FOR TRYON
PALACE HISTORIC SITES & GARDENS, A MULTI-FACETED HISTORICAL COMPLEX
THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
DUTIES INCLUDE: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, DAILY DEPOSITS,
PAYROLL, BUDGETS, BILLING INVENTORY, & OTHER RELATED ACCOUNTING TASKS.
BEACON POSITION NUMBER 60083570. FOR INTERNAL PURPOSES MET ESC REQUIRE-
MENT AS OF 12-30-08.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
STRONG ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE; KNOWLEDGE OF ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
AND PROCEDURES; STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS; CLERICAL SKILLS, INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS.

Training and Experience Requirements
GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES GAINED THROUGH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF OFFICE
ASSISTANT/SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE; OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. PREFER DIRECTLY RELATED EDUCATION, TRAINING, &
EXPERIENCE AS SPECIFIED IN THE DESCRIPTION OF WORK & KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES SECTIONS ABOVE.
INTERVIEWING SUPERVISOR IS TO BE DETERMINED.

How to Apply:
All applicants must complete and submit a separate state application form (PD-107) for employment for each position for which an applicant wants to be considered. Include the vacancy number on each application submitted. "Resumes" in lieu of state application are not acceptable. To obtain an application form, access http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/applications.htm via the Internet.

All original, signed, and dated applications for employment MUST be received and date/time stamped in the Cultural Resources Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date and addressed as shown below, and timely delivery is the applicant’s responsibility. Provide complete information in the Education and Work History sections of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable.) Emailed applications for employment are not accepted.

SEND ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT DIRECTLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE ADDRESS AS SHOWN BELOW:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
4603 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-4603
Phone: 919-807-7373

DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
109 EAST JONES STREET
RALEIGH, NC 27601-2807
Phone: 919-807-7373

Applications mailed by the applicant through the U. S. Postal Service are routed through the State Mail Service Center. If the application for employment for this position is not received and date/time stamped in the DCR Human Resources Office from the State Mail Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (as shown in the vacancy announcement), the application shall not be considered unless the position is re-posted.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, the Department of Cultural Resources encourages applications from Women, Members of Minority Groups, and Persons with Disabilities.

The Department of Cultural Resources adheres to the merit-based recruitment and selection process.

Educational degrees must be received from and awarded by appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must present proof that their academic degree has been validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Contact Person: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Contact Agency: CULTURAL RESOURCES
Contact Address:
4603 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-4603

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Shop Associates work in either of the two museum shops associated with the site. The shops are located in a historic house or located by the Stable Office in the Gardens area, where some outside work will be required. They handle cash and operate a computerized inventory POS system. Daily positive interactions with visitors, school groups, and staff is expected. Knowledge of NC history, gardening, and customer service techniques to enhance the retail experience are strongly encouraged. Local knowledge of New Bern attractions and familiarity with our tours is also essential.

Expectations for Shop Associates:

Volunteers are expected to work at least 2 weekends a month and possible holiday and other peak attendance times. Must be able to work independently. Need to be physically fit and able to stand for several hours at a time, plus be able to lift items to assist with receiving merchandise and inventory. Training and appropriate training materials will be provided. Training is on going throughout the year. Flexibility in schedule is strongly needed to adjust to the varying tour schedules monthly.

Shop Associates receive up to 25% discount in the shops. They can also be eligible for complimentary tickets.

Contact:

Fran Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator

252.514.4951

or
Paul Brown, Retail Manager
Tel. 252.514.4756

These openings are full-time temporary positions with the State of North Carolina.

Description of Work

POSITIONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING A WIDE VARIETY OF FRONT-LINE INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COSTUMED FIRST AND THIRD PERSON INTERPRETATION AND CRAFT AND TRADE DEMONSTRATIONS. THE EMPLOYEES WILL WORK IN MULTIPLE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SPACES AND WILL BE ABLE TO SHIFT SEAMLESSLY BETWEEN INTERPRETING DIFFERENT HISTORICAL TIME PERIODS. POSITIONS WILL SERVE AS TEAM LEADERS FOR PART-TIME INTERPRETIVE STAFF AND WILL OVERSEE GROUP ROTATION & CONDUCT SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. THESE POSITIONS WILL SERVE AS CUSTOMER SERVICE RESOURCE PEOPLE FOR OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. THEY WILL ASSIST IN PREPARATION, PROGRAMMING, AND CLEAN-UP OF SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING. THESE POSITIONS WILL HAVE A MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY OR TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY WORKWEEK. ADDITIONAL WEEKEND & HOLIDAY WORK IS REQUIRED.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

EMPLOYEES MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES, AND BE DEDICATED TO GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.MUST POSSESS KNOWLEDGE OF NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY & USE BASIC RESEARCH SKILLS. MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN 18^TH AND 19^TH CENTURY CRAFTS AND TRADES. SHOULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN FIRST-PERSON INTERPRETATION AND THEATRICAL SKILLS. MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 POUNDS AND WORK IN UNHEATED, UNAIRCONDITIONED SPACES.

Training and Experience Requirements

GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND TWO YEARS OF INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCE IN A MUSEUM OR HISTORIC SITE SETTING; OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

How to Apply
All applicants must complete and submit a state application form (PD-107) available at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/applications.htm. The form along with an optional resume and cover letter should be returned to the address below.

For more information, call: 252-514-4939 or email kbrightman@tryonpalace.org

Katie Brightman
Visitor Services Manager, Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
P.O. Box 1007, New Bern , NC 28563