Aquarium Front Desk Associate

JOB TITLE: Admin Associate I
VACANCY: # 65013497, 65013555
DIVISION/AQUARIUM: NC Aquarium Jennette’ s Pier
SALARY GRD/RANGE: NC01
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $15 per hour
APPT TYPE: Temporary
CLOSING DATE:
LOCATION: Dare County

*** Position will function as Cashier I for Jennette’s Pier**

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

Department Information:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. 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. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing videoabout our department.

Division Information:

The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s 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 Aquariums’ Jennette’s Pieris located in Nags Head, NC on 6 acres of prime oceanfront property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The 16,000 square-foot pier house and 1000 foot long fishing pier with three wind turbines is a platinum LEED certified facility that demonstrates sustainable design to the nearly 200,000 guests it attracts annually. This unique educational facility offers a variety of programs, interactive and live animal exhibits, recreational fishing opportunities, public access to the beaches and a platform for ocean observing and marine research.

Weekend, evening and holiday work required. Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings.

If selected for hire, prior to first day of work a background check will be completed.

A skills assessment may be conducted during the interviewing process for this position.

Description of Work:

This position is at Jennette’s Pier located in Nags Head, NC. Position provides cash handling and cash management for the facility. This position has contact with the general public and must provide customer service. Must be able to operate point of sale equipment. Position requires understanding of personal credit accountability and security.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the methods used in receiving, accounting, and disbursing cash and cash items.

General knowledge of banking functions and the acceptability of cash and cash items.

Ability to maintain, verify, and coordinate cash accounting records from a variety of sources.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:

Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD-107 State Application for Employment to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting. Please see the following link for the application: https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107

All relevant experience must be included on application to receive proper credit. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application.

The Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institution. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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).

A North Carolina State Application Form PD-107 is required, and may be downloaded from the NC Office of State Personnel website at NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107) | NC Office of Human Resources. A cover letter and resume may also be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the NC State Application PD-107 form. Applications which do not include the applicant’s signature are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Submit State of NC Application for Employment to:

NC Aquarium on Jennette’s Pier
Attn: Christiane Deaton,
PO Box 1445,
Nags Head, NC 27959.

Recommended applicant will be subject to a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cash Handling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15