Part-Time Parks Admin Specialist — Budgets & Vendors

Catawba County Government; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits prorated at 50%

Job summary

Catawba County Government’s Parks Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support daily operations in a part-time capacity. The role focuses on office management, accounts payable, contracts, budget tracking, and HR-related documentation, with a collaborative team environment.

The position is 20 hours per week with benefits prorated at 50%. Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or Public Administration or equivalent clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in office/clerical fields.
• Experience with office management and HR-related tasks is preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for office management and recordkeeping.
• Serve as main contact for the department, handling calls and inquiries.
• Manage accounts payable, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
• Assist with HR tasks such as hiring forms, scheduling interviews, and onboarding.
• Coordinate and maintain contracts with vendors and park patrons.
• Support budget preparation, data entry, tracking, and communication with Finance.
• Maintain organized records for personnel, training, inspections, volunteers, and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

ERP familiarity

Purchasing guidelines

Flexibility

Customer service

Light lifting (up to 15 lbs)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Catawba County Government’s Parks Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support daily operations in a part-time capacity. The role focuses on office management, accounts payable, contracts, budget tracking, and HR-related documentation, with a collaborative team environment.

The position is 20 hours per week with benefits prorated at 50%. Ideal candidates have a degree in Business or Public Administration or equivalent clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and