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Program Assistant – Cultural Heritage

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Program Assistant – Cultural Heritage

Salary

$18.19 - $20.47 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, NC

Job Type

PT w/o benefits (Less than 20 hours per wk)

Job Number

25-05423

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate: $18.19

Workdays/Hours: Three days weekly. Occasional weekends and evenings.

Position assists in the operation and historical interpretation of West Point on the Eno and Leigh Farm Parks, as well as other cultural resources maintained by the City of Durham Parks and Recreation department. Incumbent leads recreational programming and activities, conducts research, and provides staff training, Work schedule includes weekends and flexibility for special events, both on and off-site.

Duties/Responsibilities

+ Plans and prepares monthly history hike programs by researching topics, organizing research material in written form, and determining hike routes.

+ Leads history hikes and leads or assists with a variety of educational and cultural heritage programs (seasonal foraging hikes, Kid’s Life programs, Drop a Line fishing programs, etc.) for individuals and groups.

+ Conducts park tours and explains the historic and cultural significance of assigned buildings or displays housed therein.

+ Assists in preparing for the administrative needs of programs, and/or other historical interpretive tasks.

+ Uses Active.Net software to assist in processing participant registrations and payments, preparing deposit records, preparing reports and maintaining records of operational functions as needed.

+ Assists in maintaining activity and attendance records.

+ Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, orientation, and evaluation sessions.

+ Conducts research related to cultural heritage sites and the general history of the area.

+ Provides customer service by interacting with patrons in the park.

+ Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of program participants and renders first aid increase of minor injury.

+ Assists with supervising volunteers for special projects, events and programs.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

-In depth knowledge of history, particularly local history.

-Basic safety principles for operating machinery.

SKILLED IN:

-Imparting information verbally to individuals or groups.

-Discussing complex topics in an informed and thoughtful manner.

-Clear and precise communication.

-Drafting written materials such as for research or projects.

-Presenting to participants of varying age groups and knowledge levels. § Conducting historical research.

-Maintaining records and preparing reports.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

+ High School Diploma,GED, HiSet, TASC;

+ One (1) year of experience in public speaking or customer service;

+ Three (3 ) months of experience in museum interpretation, educational programming, historical research, or completed college coursework in American history;

+ A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Preferred Skills

+ Experience with historical research and creating formal projects using that research .

+ Experience creating and/or leading educational programming for youth, teens, or adults.

+ Comfortable working outside in all seasons.

01

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

+ City of Durham Website

+ Walk in

+ LOGO career event

+ Job fair

+ Employee referral

+ Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***

+ Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***

+ Craig's List

+ Facebook

+ LinkedIn

+ GlassDoor

+ governmentjobs.com

+ Monster.com

+ Indeed.com

+ Employment Security Commission

+ Magazine/Newspaper

+ Other

02

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

03

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).

+ I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.

+ I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.

+ I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

04

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

+ Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)

05

How many months of experience in museum interpretation, educational programming, historical research, or completed college coursework in American history do you have?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 1 month of experience

+ 1 month but less than 3 months

+ 3 months but less than 6 months

+ 6 months but less than 12 months

+ 12 or more months

06

How many years of public speaking or customer service experience do you have?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

07

Do you have experience creating and/or leading educational programming for youth, teens, or adults (i.e. story times, crafts, workshops, demonstrations, walking tours, etc.)? This experience can include workplace trainings?

+ No

+ Yes

08

If you have experience creating and/or leading educational programs for youth, teens, and/or adults, please provide a brief description of this experience. If you have no experience, indicate N/A

09

Do you have experience with historical research and creating formal projects using that research, (i.e. research papers, presentations, programs, exhibits, etc.)?

+ No

+ Yes

10

If you have experience researching state and/or local history, provide a brief description of recent research you have done. If you have no experience, indicate N/A.

11

Are you available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and/or evenings, to lead programs and staff buildings?

+ No

+ Yes

12

How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Office?

+ No related experience

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1 year but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

13

Are you comfortable working outside in all seasons?

+ No

+ Yes

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