PROGRAM ASSISTANT II- SENIOR RECREATION- TEMP

Town of Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Cary off ers a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position to assist the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) staff with program implementation, project development, and special projects for the 55+ population.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, organization, and dependable support for registrations, marketing, data entry, and office duties, with potential driving and occasional evening/weekend activities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Some experience with in-person customer service or guest interactions preferred.
• Experience assisting with special events or programs preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Responsibilities

• Register participants and monitor daily enrollment.
• Develop daily camper activity plans.
• Create brochures, posters, flyers for PRCR programs.
• Perform data entry and maintain databases.
• Handle general office duties and telephone inquiries.
• Assist PRCR staff at special events.
• Light maintenance and upkeep of event supplies.
• Perform other job-related tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public interaction

Basic computer skills

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Do you enjoy working with details, supporting community programs, and creating meaningful opportunities for adults ages 55 and older? We are seeking a dependable and organized individual to assist Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) staff with program implementation, project development, and special projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and enjoys helping others while contributing to programs and services that enhance the lives of the 55+ population.

This position performs routine clerical and administrative duties, assists with assigned programs and projects, and handles specific tasks as directed by the supervisor. Work may involve interaction with the public, depending on the assignment. Driving may also be required.

In order to support programs and events, preference will be given to candidates with availability during weekdays primarily in the morning-midday hours (8 AM- 2PM). Evening and weekend work will be occasional and only as needed.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.

• Performs responsible administrative work, such as participant registration, daily enrollment checks, and developing daily camper activity plans
• Performs marketing assistant tasks, such as creating brochures, posters, flyers, etc.
• Performs data entry and processing; maintains databases
• Performs general office duties
• May engage in significant telephone contact with the public
• Assists with various aspects ofPRCR programs and special events
• AssistsPRCR staff by working at special events
• May perform light maintenance, care and upkeep of event and program supplies
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with patrons, vendors, team members, and the public.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to create a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere for diverse groups
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to interact with the public tactfully and constructively
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to acquire knowledge of Cary policies, procedures, and the services of the department
• Knowledge of basic office equipment and computer software
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

Education and Experience

Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/GED.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Some experience with in-person customer service and/or guest interactions
• Some experience assisting with special events or programs
• Some experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Physical Requirements

Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with public. An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies. Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.

Conditions of Employment

Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.