Director of Public Affairs - TP60083584

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
• Division
• Tryon Palace Historic Sites, Gardens
• Job Classification Title
• Information & Communications Spec II (NS)
• Position Number
• 60083584
• Grade
• NC13

Description of Work

This position has oversight of all of Tryon Palace's advertising and marketing efforts, providing insight and leadership for promotional materials, policies, contracts, and vendor relationships. This position also oversees staff responsible for all special event rentals at Tryon Palace. This position will supervise the graphic artist, social media marketing manager, and special events manager.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Plan and direct all marketing and tourism promotion to grow visitation and receipts for Tryon Palace.
• Develop annual marketing plan based on analysis of current audience trends, tourism industry demographic data, and information gained via surveys.
• Develop and maintain media contacts, media mailings, and media email lists for ongoing dissemination of information about Tryon Palace and its programs and events.
• Ensure Tryon Palace image/branding meets the standard for all signage, brochures, mailings, etc.
• Manage the advertising and marketing annual budget.
• Oversee the venue rental policies, contracts, and fee structures.
• Function as spokesperson for tourism-oriented and promotional opportunities with radio, television, and newspaper interviews as directed by the Executive Director.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $62,062.00

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.

• Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.
• Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience in desktop publishing, use of digital cameras, editing paper and electronic presentations
• Experience making effective public presentations

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evening, weekend and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This position is located at: 529 South Front Street

New Bern, Nc 28562

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply.:

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.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina's rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina's first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices.

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Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• 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. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• 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 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

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.

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.

Employment Eligibility

• CONTACT INFORMATION: N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
• Division of Human Resources
• 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601