The North Carolina Aquariums offer many exciting opportunities for those interested in volunteer opportunities, internships, employment and current vacancies.

Dive Team

Year-Round Adult Volunteer Program

Year-Round Student Volunteer Program

Volunteers are always welcome at the Aquariums, where they are usually asked to make a minimum commitment of two to four hours a week. Orientation sessions and training are provided, and every effort is made to match up diverse skills with Aquarium needs throughout the year.

Volunteers help make Water Discovery Day a success

For more information about this important program, please contact the volunteer coordinator at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

The North Carolina Aquariums offer a limited number of internships to students majoring in biology, ecology, education, design, and related fields. Internships available include:

• North Carolina State Government/Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office (YAIO) Internships: Three internships, in animal husbandry, education, and exhibit design, are available at each Aquarium for in-state students and North Carolina residents each summer. Applications are due in January. For information on these opportunities, contact the YAIO at 919/733-9296, or visit them on their web site at www.doa.state.nc.us/yaio/intern.htm.

• Paid Summer Internships:
  Paid summer internships are offered on a limited basis. For more information on these and other opportunities contact the Aquarium.

For a current listing of internships available, contact us.

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 Randall
3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 160

Raleigh, NC 27604

Phone: (919) 877-5500, ext. 230

Current Vacancies at Roanoke Island:

Job Title: Natural Science Curator III

Vacancy #: 60034836

Division: Aquarium

Salary Grade/Range: 70 $38,174 - $61,632

Recruitment Range: $38,174 - $41,100

Appt. Type: Perm Full-Time

Closing Date: 1/20/09

Location: Dare

**** REPOSTED **** This is a repost. All previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

** POSITION WILL FUNCTION AS EXHIBITS CURATOR AT THE NORTH

CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND IN MANTEO, NC **

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is seeking an Exhibits Curator to coordinate exhibits, educational displays, graphics, signs and related projects. The position supervises the Exhibits Department and is responsible for planning and managing new exhibit projects, developing and managing a department budget, coordinating workflow of the Exhibits Staff and maintaining existing exhibits, graphics, signs and displays throughout the Aquarium. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, vision, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to meet deadlines, keep projects within budget, and work effectively with other Aquarium staff members. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Experience in design and production of educational exhibits; experience with computer design and graphics; experience with construction methods; and good organizational and communication skills.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in zoology, botany, or other natural science curriculum related to the area of work assigned and three years of curatorial and/or teaching experience in natural science, including some supervisory experience; or three years as a science teacher if filling an educational position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Two years of exhibit design and production experience at a museum, aquarium, or related facility and a four-year degree in commercial art, architecture or design.

**** RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF STATE

APPLICATION PD-107 FORM ****

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date. Internet location for PD-107 form: www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app Specify position #60034836 on application.

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.

HOW TO APPLY: Donna Randall Phone: (919) 877-5500, ext. 230

NC Aquariums

3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 160

Raleigh, NC 27604

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