Development Associate

Salary : $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location : Craven County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-02740 TP60083555

Department : Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division : Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Development Associate

Position Number : 60083555

Salary Grade : NC11

Recruitment Range : $43,738 - $52,213

Description of Work

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Recruitment Range : $43,738 - $52,213

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based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)

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This position is located at :

529 S. Front Street

New Bern, NC 28562

Primary Purpose of Position :

The Development Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Development Team and oversees fundraising to meet the revenue goals of Tryon Palace as determined by the Executive Director. This position also manages the membership program, annual fund campaigns, restricted gifts, sponsorships, grants, endowments, planned giving programs and capital campaigns. The Development Manager implements and manages successful fundraising events that create engagement and meet revenue or friend-raising goals.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Position / Physical Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to :

Management Prefers :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 of oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business, or a related degree from an appropriately accredited institution

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Section / Unit Description :

The Tryon Palace Development Office works to build rapport and engagement with the donors and contributors, manages fundraising efforts, and facilitates grant-writing efforts to support the overall mission of Tryon Palace. The Development Team is part of the Tryon Palace Public Affairs Branch and works within its overall strategy to provide institutional outreach to the community, state, and nation, that is educational and engaging. The Development Team works closely with the Public Affairs Director to engage the public with Tryon Palace by building awareness and support of Tryon Palace's mission, programs and exhibits, and develop relationships with supporters.

Division Description :

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina's rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina's first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices.

Agency Description :

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 about our Department.

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 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

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Be sure to complete the application in full . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

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.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5 : 00 PM on the closing date.

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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

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 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).

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CONTACT INFORMATION :

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Melissa Riley

109 E. Jones

Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone : 919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of education and work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.)

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $43,738 - $52,213?

If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N / A.

This position regularly drives a state-owned vehicle which requires a valid driver's license issued from within the United States. Please select which statement applies to you :

Are you able to work Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm with some evenings and weekends?

How many years demonstrated experience do you have with fundraising with private sources for annual funds, endowments, corporate sponsorship, capital campaigns, and / or planned-giving?

Do you have working knowledge of development and non-profit best practices and processes?

How many years demonstrated experience do you have managing multiple employees and / or volunteers?

How many years demonstrated experience do you have with basic accounting to accurately process and maintain expenses and generated revenue using budget tracking methods?

How many years demonstrated experience do you have performing administrative tasks such as writing grammatically accurate communications, agendas, scheduling meetings, and / or taking meeting minutes?

Required Question

Salary : $43,738 - $52,213