PT Program Coordinator

Town of Wake Forest, NC; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 457 accounts

Merit pay increases

Voluntary dental coverage

Credit union membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Town of Wake Forest, NC is seeking a qualified professional to oversee community center program development, implementation and supervision under the Facility Supervisor. The role requires 2–4 years in recreational programming and a relevant college degree, with strong planning, interpersonal and MS Office skills.

Candidates must hold a valid NC driver’s license and CPR/First Aid/AED certification; a background check will follow offer.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of programming principles, practices, and methods for youth, adult, and senior programs.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, execute, and evaluate year-round programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the public, instructors and colleagues.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Proficiency in basic office software (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Maintain current and future program development, implementation and supervision of community center programs.
• Work under the general supervision of the Facility Supervisor.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling and evaluation of year-round programs.
• Interact effectively with the public, instructors and staff while ensuring policy clarity.

Skills

Programming principles

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

MS Office

Education

College degree or equivalent

Major in program management, communications, hospitality or related field

Job description

General Statement of Duties

Responsible for maintaining current and future program development, implementation and supervision of community center programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facility Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of programming principles, practices, and methods for youth, adult, and senior programs.
• Strong ability to plan, schedule, execute, and evaluate year-round programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the public, instructors and colleagues.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Proficiency in basic office software (MS Office).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to at least 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects at least 50 pounds.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, do extensive reading of written material and a computer terminal.

Education/Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in program management, communications, hospitality or related field and some experience in program planning and management.
• 2-4 years of experience in recreational programming.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Background Check

Once an offer of employment has been extended, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including NC State Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting.

Benefits

The link below provides a summary of the major benefits provided to part-time employees with the Town of Wake Forest.

2025-26 TOWF Part-time Employee Benefit Summary

Details about benefits and costs for part-time employees are available in the Human Resources Department.

The Town Provides

• Access to 401(k) AND 457 retirement savings accounts
• Merit Pay Increases
• Voluntary Dental Coverage
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program