RRS Job Service Bulletin

Salary range: 35,000 – 45,000

Permanent full-time based on funding availability

Location: Wake County

Description of work

Provide up-to-date information and technical assistance to the citizens of North Carolina regarding parks, recreation and tourism with direct responsibility for the 10-county Central East Region.

Provide field administration in the Central East Region for the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and Land & Water Conservation Fund grant programs. Field administration includes, grant application workshops, grant review, oversight of active grant projects, closeout of grants reimbursements, periodic inspections of existing projects and conversions.

Duties include maintenance of website and other social media forms implemented by Recreation Resources Service (RRS), logistical coordination of teleconferences and webinars, coordinating the dissemination of information and research generated by the IPARC initiative and other NCSU faculty and coordination of the services study through PRORAGIS or other systems or methods as developed by RRS.  

Respond to requests for information or assistance from agencies within the region. Requests for assistance range from calls that can be dealt with immediately to those that can require several days of research to answer, requiring ability to research topic specific and compiling information based on client needs; write and produce needed bulletins/newsletters related to parks and recreation; organize and conduct special studies for requesting agencies;

One-on-one consultation, workshops and seminars, and responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating continuing education programs within the assigned region and statewide for park and recreation professionals.

Travel is required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and administrative methods of parks and recreation; ability to clearly communicate with effective oral and written skills; Ability to travel extensively, Computer skills required.  During employment must have ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees, parks and recreation professionals throughout the state and local agencies.   Must possess the ability to demonstrate considerable initiative, professional judgment, creativity and diplomacy to carry out duties.

Training and experience requirements

Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in parks and recreation  or a related degree and two years of professional experience in training, education, business administration, or program consultation; or a master’s degree in parks and recreation or related field.  An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Prefer: certified parks and recreation professional with experience in public parks and recreation