Special Activities Instructor

JOB TITLE:

Museum Technician I

WORKING TITLE:

Special Activities Instructor
VACANCY #:
DIVISION:
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
SALARY GRD/RANGE: NC03
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $16.00 per hour
APPT TYPE:
Temporary
CLOSING DATE: 02/21/2026

Start Date:

04/01/2026

LOCATION:

Carteret County

* This is an anticipated vacancy.

This is an 11-month temporary position with a maximum of 40 hours per week. It is classified as temporary/part-time and does not include state benefits.

DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is located 6 miles from Morehead City, NC, on Bogue Banks, and sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 4,500 animals in 90,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium location is in the Roosevelt Natural Area, a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores seeks talented, enthusiastic instructors to assist with a wide range of programs and activities. The Special Activities branch of the Aquarium’s Education Department offers fee-based programs and activities to school groups and the general public, both on-site and virtually. This position will be responsible for leading paid activities and assisting with interpretive interaction with guests at the Aquarium as needed.

This includes, but is not limited to: birthday parties, behind the scenes tours, live animal presentations, touch pool activities, camps, and outdoor recreation programs. Work hours vary each week based on programming and educational needs and may range from 16 to 32 hours a week. Position requires a flexible work schedule that may include long workdays, some outdoors in summer heat for hours at a time.

Position requires weekdays, weekends, and some nights. Applicants must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid NC driver's license, be able to lift 40 lbs., and be comfortable handling live animals.

• Demonstrated experience with public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience with database record keeping.
• Knowledge and understanding of coastal ecology and general biology.

High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of assignment; or…