Park Assistant Manager - Lake Crabtree County Park

County of Wake, NC•Morrisville, NC

8d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space seeks an Assistant Park Manager for Programming and Education at Lake Crabtree County Park. This frontline role involves a variety of tasks, offering an exciting opportunity to shape program delivery and work closely with maintenance staff. The position focuses on connecting people with outdoor recreation, nature, and history, requiring regular interaction with the community and a commitment to providing excellent customer service and an enjoyable park experience for a diverse and growing community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Parks, History, Parks Administration or related field
Two years of experience in parks management or parks supervision
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience of planning and successfully implementing programs
Experience engaging diverse populations in program development
Experience supervising beginner or entry level personnel
Stewardship experience, including wildlife monitoring and habitat conservation
Experience with developing marketing materials, managing social media platforms and engaging audiences
Experience with using a variety of technological applications
Hold or in process of attaining a professional certification such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or NC Environmental Education Certification
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, colleagues, volunteers and partner organizations.
Ability to foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected.
Ability to encourage others to be innovative and create and try new things.
Ability to be resilient, adaptable and self-motivated to get the job done as efficiently as possible. Versatility and adaptability are important in any situation.
Ability to model the behavior you want to see in your team members. You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
Skill as a visionary leader. You may not have all the answers, but you enjoy working with others to seek solutions and reach the destination.
Knowledge and understanding of parks (including recreational programming) and have a solid interest in outdoor recreation, wildlife stewardship and education.

Responsibilities

Creatively manage all aspects of programming – developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating - at Lake Crabtree County Park and Haleys Branch Trails.
Facilitate engaging experiences around recreation, environmental and cultural education for individuals and various community and school groups.
Commit to culturally competent visitor engagement, and be able to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors.
Collaborate with our Communications Team to effectively use print, digital and social media to promote our services.
Lead and mentor a team of 3-5 regular and temporary staff members while supporting professional development.
Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are welcoming, open, clean and safe for the community to enjoy.
Assist with EVERYTHING else that it takes to operate a park, including opening/closing facilities, janitorial duties, maintenance and stewardship.