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Employment
The North Carolina Aquariums are a state-run facility and
full time employment opportunities are handled through the
North Carolina Office of State Personnel. For a complete listing
of positions available, visit the OSP
website or contact the Office of State Personnel at 919-733-3182.
All applications for North Carolina Aquarium positions should
include a State
Application PD-107 form and should be received no later
than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted
in lieu of the PD-107 form.
Applications should be sent to:
NC Aquariums
Attn:// Donna Massey
417 N. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1009
Phone: 1-800-832-3474, ext. 230
Current
Vacancies at Roanoke Island:
JOB TITLE: Natural Science Curator I VACANCY #: 27179
DIVISION: Aquariums
SALARY GRD/RANGE: 65 $30,522 - $47,971
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $30,815
APPT TYPE: Perm Full-Time
CLOSING DATE: 1/31/08 LOCATION: Dare
**** THIS POSITION FUNCTIONS AS THE OUTREACH COORDINATOR FOR
THE NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND ****
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Reporting directly to the Education Curator, the primary function of this position is to manage the Aquarium’s outreach education program. Primary duties include developing, scheduling, promoting, preparing, presenting, and evaluating aquatic educational fee programs presented off-site. The Coordinator will be required to recruit, orient and train, and schedule part-time outreach program instructors, interns and volunteers. The position works closely with Administration to track and collect program fees. The position also works with the Public Relations Coordinator to advertise and promote programs. The position conducts research and designs new programs utilizing creative interpretive aids to stimulate interest and to make education fun. The Outreach Coordinator creates programs and materials for teachers to use that follow NC Standard Course of Study, and provides teachers with appropriate resources for pre-visit, visit, and post-visit curriculum and activities. As a member of the Education Team, this position assists with Aquarium-based programs, helps train teachers, interns and volunteers, helps staff the touch tank, discovery carts and floor programs. The Coordinator represents the Aquarium at fairs, festivals, science fairs, and career days, as well as state and regional environmental education conferences.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Prior experience in educational program design and assembly required. Must be capable of working cooperatively with others and also working independently. Must be creative and have good organization skills.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Biology, Zoology, Botany, or other natural science curriculum related to the area of assignment and one year of experience in a natural science field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience preparing and presenting educational programs in a zoo, aquarium, nature center, museum or other facility. Possession of North Carolina Environmental Education Certification.
HOW TO APPLY:
An applicant must complete and submit a separate State Application for Employment form (PD-107), listing the position number and job title for the position applied for. DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107). Original application, signed and dated must be mailed to the contact person listed. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for first-time employment with State Government should submit a copy of Form DD-214. All relevant experience must be listed on the PD-107 application form to receive proper credit; any information omitted from the application form cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the "closing date" will not be considered. When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
**** Please specify position #27179 on PD-107 state application form ****
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Donna Massey Phone: 919-877-5500, ext. 230
NC Aquariums
3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604-6434
Seasonal
Employment Opportunities
POSITION: Seasonal Educator (2 positions available)
LOCATION: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
PO Box 967, 374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494
DURATION: April 1 – September 30, 2008 (May be flexible)
40 hours per week; evening, weekend, and holiday work required
SALARY: $10.30 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be articulate; have good public speaking and organizational skills and interact well with the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Graduation from a four-year college is required; candidates must have a degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec, or a related field. Prior experience working with the public, adaptability to different teaching situations, a flexible schedule, and a valid driver’s license are required. Teaching experience and a working knowledge of the Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but not required.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Seasonal Education Assistants provide education support at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: conducting public education programs (sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, etc.); introducing and showing videos; introducing guest speakers; providing information to Aquarium visitors, including teachers, students, and general public; staffing discovery carts and learning stations; answering questions in various galleries; monitoring the Close Encounters tanks; assisting with other tasks as assigned. These positions require the ability to assemble education materials, to research marine and aquatic topics, and to speak to small and large audiences. Additional responsibilities and projects will be assigned by the Education Curator or the full-time Educator.
DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 13, 2008
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, current resume, and state application form PD-107, which may be downloaded from the World Wide Web at www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app
Mail to: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
C/O Pat Raves
PO Box 967/374 Airport Rd.
Manteo, NC 27954
POSITION: Special Activities Instructor
LOCATION: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
PO Box 967, 374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494
DURATION: April – September, 2008 (May be flexible)
30 – 40 hours per week
Some nights, holidays and weekend work required
SALARY: $10.30 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be articulate and have good public speaking and organizational skills. Candidates must either have or be in pursuit of a degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec, or a related field. If in pursuit of such a degree, applicants must have completed at least two years towards degree. Prior experience working with the public, adaptability to different teaching situations, a flexible schedule, and a valid driver’s license are required. CPR, first aid, teaching experience, water safety skills, experience working with children, and a working knowledge of the Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but not required.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Special Activities at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island are hands-on programs for a fee, which usually deal with a small number of participants for several hours at a time. Such programs include but are not limited to: children’s summer camps, fishing programs, crabbing classes, marine animal programs, craft classes, animal feeding programs, birthday parties, overnight programs, field trips to the beach and estuary, and other programs in the field/water. The summer Special Activities Instructors will be responsible for assisting with the above education programs and teaching some of these programs in their entirety at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Daily requirements of the instructor will include conducting programs, speaking to small groups of people of all ages, assembling education materials, driving a fifteen-passenger van of participants for field trips, and possibly assisting with other daily program responsibilities inside the main public areas of the Aquarium.
DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 13, 2008
TO APPLY: A North Carolina State application form PD-107, which may be downloaded from the World Wide Web at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm , is required. Cover letter and current resume are optional.
Mail To: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Beth Wilcox
P.O. Box 967
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494, ext. 246
Internship Opportunities
Position: Education Intern (4 positions available)
Location: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
PO Box 967, 374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494
Duration: 10 week positions (start/end dates are flexible)
40 hours per week; evening, weekend, and holiday work required
Salary: $8.25 per hour.
Qualifications: Applicants should be articulate; have good public speaking and organizational skills, and interact positively with the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Candidates should be majoring in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec., or a related field. A flexible schedule and a valid driver’s license are required. Prior experience working with the public and a working knowledge of the Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but not required.
Job Description: Interns are an integral part of the NC Aquarium’s Education team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: setting up, announcing, and showing educational videos; conducting public programs on various marine/aquatic topics (sea turtles, sharks, alligators, river otters, jellyfish, wetlands, beachcombing, marine mammals, etc.); staffing discovery carts; monitoring visitor behavior and answering questions at the touch tanks; and being on the floor interacting with Aquarium visitors. Each intern will complete a project during his or her 10-week internship. Projects will be conceived, designed and presented by the intern per the approval of permanent staff. The Education curator or the full-time Educators will assign additional responsibilities and projects.
Deadline: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 13, 2008
To Apply: Send a cover letter of interest, current resume, up-to-date transcript, letter of reference from a professor.
Mail to: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
C/O Education Registrar
PO Box 967/374 Airport Rd.
Manteo, NC 27954
Position: Husbandry Intern (2 positions available)
Location: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
PO Box 967, 374 Airport Road
Manteo, NC 27954
252-473-3494
Duration: 10 week positions (start/end dates are flexible)
40 hours per week; evening, weekend, and holiday work required
Salary: $8.25 per hour.
Qualifications: Applicants should interact positively with the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Candidates should be college students majoring in Biology, Zoology, Botany, Marine Sciences, or other fields related to the Natural Sciences. A flexible schedule and a valid driver’s license are required. Prior experience working with captive aquatic animals is preferred, but not required.
Job Description: Interns are an integral part of the NC Aquarium’s Husbandry team. Interns will work with the Aquarium Husbandry staff to maintain a diverse collection of fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and plants for public display at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Interns will learn to maintain water quality and care for the live collection. Interns will also learn the operations of major salt and freshwater aquarium systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, testing water, preparing food, feeding animals, cleaning filters and tanks, making saltwater, watering planted areas, learning to observe animals for signs of stress and disease, and operating major aquarium systems including quarantine, holding and display tanks. Additional responsibilities and projects will be assigned by the Husbandry Curator, Aquarists, and Horticulturist.
Deadline: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 13, 2008
To Apply: Cover letter of interest, current resume, up-to-date transcript, letter of reference from a professor.
Mail to: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
C/O Education Registrar
PO Box 967/374 Airport Rd.
Manteo, NC 27954
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