North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The deadline for America 250 NC Local Grants has been extended to December 16, 2024. To accommodate our partners across the state, the America 250 NC County grant and Community grant deadlines have been extended. These grants support America 250 NC programming, research, and activities and do not include hurricane recovery efforts. For resources and grants related to Hurricane Helene recovery please visit www.ncdps/helene. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gANXsmci #A250NC

PAID summer internships for students attending an HBCU or MIHE. We are so excited to be able to offer FOURTEEN paid summer internships for rising Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate Students attending an Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or a Minority Institution of Higher Education (MIHE) These internships range from working with our vet services team caring for our animals, to creating beautiful graphics & design for our marketing team, to crunching data & doing field work with one of our scientists. Applications are open now. Deadline to apply is January 10th. For a complete list of internships & how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eM3UNCM6 If you sort by location you'll find all of the internships we offer here! #SummerPaidInternships #SummerInternships #HBCUInternships #MIHEInternships #MuseumJobs #PaidInternships #PaidMuseumInternships #SciComm #ScienceInternships #GraphicDesignInternships #EducationInternships North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State of North Carolina

Our studio was entranced by Shirlette Ammons' powerful performance, fueled by emotion and social commentary. Her dynamic balance of hip-hop, spoken word and soul resonated deeply with us all. Stay tuned for this performance and more on Shaped by Sound, premiering in 2025, made possible through support from Come Hear North Carolina and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Exciting news! The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced that it has awarded $6.6 million in grants for 17 land acquisition projects on state trails in nine counties. The funding comes from the Complete the Trails Program and will leverage more than $42.9 million in matching funds provided by local nonprofit state trail partners. Additionally, four projects were selected to receive a total of over $394,000 through the Connecting Communities to State Trails (CCST) grants, a subset of the Complete the Trails funding. These grants will leverage over $230,000 in matching funds and help communities with less than 25,000 residents develop trails and trail amenities that will connect to state trails. Learn more about these grants impact: https://lnkd.in/e4krfBam

Come join our team! We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) & Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) Internship program. The program is a paid, ten-week program designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences with a division that matches their career interests. Internship opportunities may be at one of the state historic sites, the N.C. Symphony, the N.C. Art Museum, State Parks, N.C. Aquariums, State Capitol, N.C. Zoo, or another state attraction. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ekQC4GVp

Last month, 30 teachers from Wake County Public Schools spent two immersive days in Historic Halifax exploring “Freedom for All: Quests for Liberation in Halifax.” Thanks to America 250 NC Fellow Matt Scialdone and a grant from America 250 NC, these dedicated teachers experienced an enriching learning excursion! From a tour of Halifax's Underground Railroad Trail to a Friendship Dance at Magazine Spring, the workshop theme of "Freedom for All" was present at each moment. Big thanks to Historic Halifax, Roanoke Canal Museum, members of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, and many community members for providing tours, info sessions, performances, and immersive experiences. Thanks to their efforts, our VIP teacher-guests left with a deep appreciation of this hallowed ground! #AmericanEducationWeek #NCLearningHappensHere #LearningHappensHere

Did you know that some North Carolina Historic Sites are intertwined with American Indian history? Town Creek Indian Bound, Historic Bath, Roanoke Island Festival Park, and Fort Dobbs highlight American Indian history and heritage to showcase American Indians deep connection to our state. Be sure to plan trips to these sites! Learn more about these historic sites with the 2024 American Indian Heritage Month toolkit: https://lnkd.in/edzy2kH2 Photo one: Historic Bath, Photo two: Roanoke Island Festival Park, Photo three: Fort Dobbs, Photo four: Town Creek Indian Mound.

Our 2024 North Carolina Burroughs Wellcome Fund regional Teachers of the Year and Wells Fargo regional Principals of the Year were honored by Governor Roy Cooper as part of the 2024 North Carolina Award Ceremony, Nov. 14 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. The North Carolina Awards, the state’s highest honor, recognizes distinguished North Carolinians for significant lifetime achievements in the areas of fine arts, literature, public service and science. Established by the General Assembly in 1961, the first medals for the North Carolina Award were given in 1964. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the awards ceremony.

Now hiring: the Trails Program Manager for the NC Division of Parks and Recreation! If you enjoy planning and designing trails, then this position is for you. We are seeking an innovative Trails Program Manager to lead a team in coordinating statewide trail planning, design and construction efforts. This position is responsible for day-to-day program management, collaborating with program partners, managing grants and trail planning efforts, and supervising employees. This position will play an important role in making decisions on the future of outdoor recreation at North Carolina state parks and across the state. Apply today! Posting closes at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4hW6RXu

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and his staff celebrated American Indian educators in North Carolina with a reception at the Executive Mansion as part of American Indian Heritage Month. The governor, alongside the American Indian Heritage Commission, recognized educators who represent American Indian tribes and communities across North Carolina with a certificate of appreciation honoring their hard work and dedication. Celebrations continue throughout the month, including the 29th annual American Indian Heritage Celebration beginning Friday, November 22nd. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e79yeZQe #NCLearningHappensHere #LearningHappensHere #AIHM