Parks & Recreation Specialist

Gaston County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston County Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a qualified candidate to assist in planning and executing Senior Games, programs, and events across county parks and the Senior Center. You will help create promotional content, manage facility reservations, and support daily operations to ensure guest satisfaction and community engagement.

A High School Diploma and one year of related experience are required; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva is expected, with the ability to lift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• One year related work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva and graphic design tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, logistics and day-of event execution of Senior Games, Recreation Programs and Special Events.
• Create engaging promotional content, brochures, flyers, digital assets and social media posts; order branded merchandise.
• Provide back-up for facility reservations, update schedules, and monitor department inventory.
• Support seamless operations and guest satisfaction at Gaston County Senior Center.

Skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Social media management

Event coordination

Communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

The Gaston County Parks & Recreation Department enriches the quality of life for residents by providing parks, facilities, and activities that promote health, wellness, learning, and fun.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $20.43 - $24.26.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Along with the Recreation Coordinator and Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, contribute to the successful planning, coordination, logistics and day of event execution of Senior Games, Recreation Programs and Special Events taking place seasonally and throughout the year at our County Parks and Senior Center.
• Along with the Marketing & Special Events Coordinator, create engaging content for Parks & Recreation and Senior Center promotional material including brochures, flyers, digital assets and social media posts, as well as ordering branded merchandise.
• Provide reliable back up for the Administrative Coordinator on processing facility reservations, distributing weekly reservation schedules, taking access requests for Lewis Brooks Airfield, monitoring department supply inventory and updating Dallas Park digital sign listings.
• Contribute to the execution of seamless operations, events and programs at Gaston County Senior Center to ensure continuity of service and guest satisfaction.
• Participate in community, departmental and inter-departmental events and meetings as needed to advance Parks & Recreation goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma
• One year related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, familiarity with graphic design, photography and social media, ability to lift 50 pounds.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.