Community Outreach & Programs Coordinator

Town of Mooresville; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Medical plans (HSA included)

Life insurance 1.5x salary

Disability insurance

Wellness incentive

EAP

Volunteer time off

Vacation days upfront (2026)},{

Job summary

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to support the Parks & Recreation Department in planning and coordinating community programs and volunteer activities. The role emphasizes engagement with diverse age groups and oversight of special events and recreational initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, developing educational programming focused on nature, art, and science, and assisting with mobile recreation operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in parks and recreation, community programming, education, youth programming, volunteer coordination, event planning, or related field.
• Ability to work with volunteers, plan events, and coordinate programs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, planning, organizing, and coordinating community engagement events, programs, and activities for all ages.
• Coordinate volunteer groups for park improvements and clean-up projects; train and supervise volunteers.
• Manage Scout and legacy projects in parks and supervise part-time staff as needed.
• Lead outdoor book trail program in various parks and support mobile recreation operations.
• Assist with maintenance of Little Libraries in parks and with Town-wide events.

Skills

Public engagement

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Community outreach

Education programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Parks & Recreation or related field

Job description

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to support the Parks & Recreation Department in planning and coordinating community programs and volunteer activities. The role emphasizes engagement with diverse age groups and oversight of special events and recreational initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers, developing educational programming focused on nature, art, and science, and assisting with mobile recreation operations.