Office Assistant, Greensboro Parks & Recreation; Roster

Join Our Team as an Events & Engagement Office Assistant!

Salary: $16.55 per hour.
Work Schedule: Flexible hours with occasional evening or weekend commitments.
Location: Greensboro, NC, Parks & Recreation Department.

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department’s existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals, with positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and passion for making a difference in Greensboro.

As Events Assistant, you will support the City’s Special Event Coordinator through a variety of office-related functions, including but not limited to communication outreach with permit tees and other event-related vendors/clientele, performing financial invoicing and collections of various fees, scheduling and coordination of permitting review committee meetings, and general facility management and administrative duties as necessary.

Occasionally, the Events Assistant will also assist with the coordination and activation of multiple departmental events, including outdoor live music, public art ceremonies, and various external special events throughout the city. Work will be scheduled on an as‑needed basis and will typically occur variably on weekends during heightened special event season.

• You have experience and an interest in special event coordination;
• You have experience in various administrative duties of a typical office environment;
• You value public service and take pride in the exceptional work you do for the community;
• You take pride in exceeding the expectations of customers and residents;

The physical duties of the job are walking, kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials (up to 40 lbs). This job is Non‑Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• High school Diploma or GED
• 1 year experience coordinating and working in special events and event environments
• 1 year experience performing administrative duties in a professional office environment

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in a Cultural Arts related field

This position is Non‑Exempt under the FLSA guidelines.

Ready to Lead and Make a Difference? If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to support transformative events in Greensboro, we want you on our team!
Apply today to help make Greensboro’s events and community engagement exceptional.