State of North Carolina
Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division Museum of Natural Sciences
Job Classification Title Information & Communications Spec II (NS)
Position Number 65014672
Grade NC13
About Us
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 Senior Exhibit Developer shapes the interpretive foundation of exhibitions, guiding how stories are framed, experienced, and understood by visitors. This role leads interpretive strategy, narrative development, and content decision-making for temporary and permanent exhibitions, ensuring alignment with the museum's mission, audience needs, and intended outcomes.
Working in close collaboration with exhibit leadership, designers, researchers, educators, and external partners, the Senior Exhibit Developer translates complex science into meaningful, visitor-centered experiences. The position sets content standards and institutional voice, champions accessibility and inclusion, and ensures that interpretive intent is carried through from early concept to final installation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Leads content strategy for exhibitions, defining frameworks, narratives, goals, and primary messages that guide design and media development. • Translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling, and inclusive interpretive experiences for diverse audiences. • Establishes and applies the museum's voice, content standards, and accessibility best practices across exhibitions and platforms. • Serves as a core member of an interdisciplinary exhibits team, collaborating with closely with designers, digital media producers, educators, and research staff from concept through production. • Develops, reviews, and approves exhibit text and media content, balancing scientific integrity, visitor experience, and project constraints. • Leads exhibit evaluation and visitor insight initiatives, integrating feedback to refine and improve interpretive effectiveness. • Supervises and mentors content staff, while coordinating interns, volunteers, and contractors as needed to support exhibit and evaluation work.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $48,222 - $56,994
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: Demonstrated experience in interpretive and content strategy, including developing frameworks, narratives, goals, and/or outcomes for exhibitions. Knowledge of translating complex scientific information into clear and engaging interpretive content. Demonstrated experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams to align content with research, education, and experience goals. Working knowledge of exhibit evaluation and visitor research, and applying findings to content decisions. Knowledge of strong leadership, communication, and/or editorial judgment, including mentoring staff and managing content workflows. Position/Physical Requirements
Ability to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch and occasional evening, weekend and holiday work required as needed. Required Documentation: Applicants must submit a portfolio, or samples of work demonstrating interpretive writing and content development experience. This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
This position is located at:
11 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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.
Section/Unit Description
The
Exhibits and Digital Media Section
is responsible for the development, design, and maintenance of all interpretive media and exhibit experiences across two buildings and seven floors of the Museum's Downtown Raleigh complex, as well as three branch locations statewide. This innovative section translates scientific research into accessible, memorable stories that inspire curiosity and deepen public understanding of the natural world.
The
Exhibits Unit
is an eleven-person team that leads the ideation, design, fabrication, and maintenance of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions. The unit operates a fully equipped shop, including a large-format graphics studio, 3D modeling workspace, and fabrication workshop. It works closely all museum sections and outside consultants, playing a key role in shaping the scope and content of capital projects and long-term museum planning.
Division Description
The State's Museum devoted to science and nature,
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state's most visited museum. Its 300,000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville, and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors, and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.
As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina's rich natural habitats, wildlife, and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Our programs and activities impact people in all the state's one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the state's students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers, research opportunities for classrooms, and outdoor learning environments on school campuses. https://naturalsciences.org/
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to learn about employee perks and benefits.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
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. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. 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. 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).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-814-6670
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.
Recruiter: Mary Caroline McClintock
Email:
employment@dncr.nc.gov
Division Museum of Natural Sciences
Job Classification Title Information & Communications Spec II (NS)
Position Number 65014672
Grade NC13
About Us
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 Senior Exhibit Developer shapes the interpretive foundation of exhibitions, guiding how stories are framed, experienced, and understood by visitors. This role leads interpretive strategy, narrative development, and content decision-making for temporary and permanent exhibitions, ensuring alignment with the museum's mission, audience needs, and intended outcomes.
Working in close collaboration with exhibit leadership, designers, researchers, educators, and external partners, the Senior Exhibit Developer translates complex science into meaningful, visitor-centered experiences. The position sets content standards and institutional voice, champions accessibility and inclusion, and ensures that interpretive intent is carried through from early concept to final installation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Leads content strategy for exhibitions, defining frameworks, narratives, goals, and primary messages that guide design and media development. • Translates complex scientific research into clear, compelling, and inclusive interpretive experiences for diverse audiences. • Establishes and applies the museum's voice, content standards, and accessibility best practices across exhibitions and platforms. • Serves as a core member of an interdisciplinary exhibits team, collaborating with closely with designers, digital media producers, educators, and research staff from concept through production. • Develops, reviews, and approves exhibit text and media content, balancing scientific integrity, visitor experience, and project constraints. • Leads exhibit evaluation and visitor insight initiatives, integrating feedback to refine and improve interpretive effectiveness. • Supervises and mentors content staff, while coordinating interns, volunteers, and contractors as needed to support exhibit and evaluation work.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $48,222 - $56,994
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: Demonstrated experience in interpretive and content strategy, including developing frameworks, narratives, goals, and/or outcomes for exhibitions. Knowledge of translating complex scientific information into clear and engaging interpretive content. Demonstrated experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams to align content with research, education, and experience goals. Working knowledge of exhibit evaluation and visitor research, and applying findings to content decisions. Knowledge of strong leadership, communication, and/or editorial judgment, including mentoring staff and managing content workflows. Position/Physical Requirements
Ability to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch and occasional evening, weekend and holiday work required as needed. Required Documentation: Applicants must submit a portfolio, or samples of work demonstrating interpretive writing and content development experience. This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
This position is located at:
11 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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.
Section/Unit Description
The
Exhibits and Digital Media Section
is responsible for the development, design, and maintenance of all interpretive media and exhibit experiences across two buildings and seven floors of the Museum's Downtown Raleigh complex, as well as three branch locations statewide. This innovative section translates scientific research into accessible, memorable stories that inspire curiosity and deepen public understanding of the natural world.
The
Exhibits Unit
is an eleven-person team that leads the ideation, design, fabrication, and maintenance of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions. The unit operates a fully equipped shop, including a large-format graphics studio, 3D modeling workspace, and fabrication workshop. It works closely all museum sections and outside consultants, playing a key role in shaping the scope and content of capital projects and long-term museum planning.
Division Description
The State's Museum devoted to science and nature,
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state's most visited museum. Its 300,000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville, and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors, and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.
As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina's rich natural habitats, wildlife, and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Our programs and activities impact people in all the state's one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the state's students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers, research opportunities for classrooms, and outdoor learning environments on school campuses. https://naturalsciences.org/
Click
here
to learn about employee perks and benefits.
Click
here
to see the Total Compensation Calculator.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
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. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. 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. 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).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-814-6670
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.
Recruiter: Mary Caroline McClintock
Email:
employment@dncr.nc.gov