Employment

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North Carolina’s first permanent capitol comes to life every day because of people like you.  At Tryon Palace, our employees strive to connect all visitors with colonial America’s past, increase their understanding and appreciation of North Carolina history, and continue that legacy into the future.

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Current Open Positions

Part-time Historical Interpreter

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary, Part Time

Location: New Bern, NC

Historical Interpreters are responsible for interacting with, engaging, and educating visitors throughout Tryon Palace. Duties include leading guided tours for student and adult tour groups and the general public, and facilitating self-paced tour experiences. Work is performed in a variety of historic buildings. Historic Interpreter candidates must possess excellent communication skills as they interact with visitors of all ages. Applicants will be trained to interpret the Tryon Palace main tour, the historic homes tour, and the Kitchen Office. Applicants will also be trained to conduct school group visits to the site.

Applicant must be able to lift up to 20 pounds; walk and stand for long periods of time; and climb stairs. Applicant must be available to work weekends and holidays. Some evening work may be required. Applicants must be available for a recurring Saturday shift. Applicants should expect to work 20-29 hours a week.

Historical Interpreters are temporary, part-time employees of the state of North Carolina. This position does not include benefits. This position will work a maximum of 29 hours per week.

To apply, complete the state employment application, found wherever you found this document, and email to Interpretation Coordinator Shane Mason at shane.mason@dncr.nc.gov

For other North Carolina state employment opportunities, please visit www.NC.gov/jobs.

Volunteer opportunities at Tryon Palace can be found on our Volunteer Opportunities page. Please note that we are not always actively searching to fill volunteer roles, but those opportunities will be posted on that page as they become available. We will also post those opportunities on our social media pages, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!