COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

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

About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville

We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of threemedical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage(up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with Adiscount of $240 annually on medical premiumfor participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays:Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day:New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave:Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Community Outreach Specialist performs responsible paraprofessional and program coordination work supporting community engagement initiatives, volunteer programs, educational programming, and special events for the Parks & Recreation Department.

This position helps plan and implement community-based programs and activities, coordinates volunteers and community service projects, assists with recreational outreach initiatives, develops educational programming focused on nature, art, and science, supports mobile recreation operations, and assists with the supervision of seasonal and part-time staff.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Community Outreach Manager or designee and requires initiative, creativity, strong organizational skills, and frequent interaction with the public.

• Assists with developing, planning, organizing and coordinating community engagement events, programs and activities for all ages.
• Manages the coordination of volunteer groups for park improvements and clean-up projects, which include training and supervision of the volunteers.
• Manages the coordination of Scout and various legacy projects in the parks.
• Leads the outdoor book trail program in various parks.
• Assists with the operations of the mobile recreation unit.
• Assists with managing the maintenance of the Little Libraries in various parks.
• Assists fellow employees who specialize in art and nature programs.
• Researches community recreation trends and analyzes public feedback to provide recommendations regarding future events, programs, and activities.
• Assists with programs for summer, schools out fun day, and after school activities with the Recreation Centers as needed.
• Develops unique nature, art and/or science programs and activities.
• Assists with inter-departmental partnerships.
• Assists with supervision of part-time Town staff as well as temporary staff.
• Assists with Town-wide events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) or more years of experience in parks and recreation, community programming, education, youth programming, volunteer coordination, event planning, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Education, Community Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with volunteers, youth programs, or community outreach initiatives.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.