Park Technician – Programming & Education

What You’ll Be Doing

Do you want a career where your skills and passion will make a direct impact in the local community? Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space seeks a Park Technician of Programming & Education for Historic Yates Mill and Crowder County Parks.  We’re looking for a self-motivated individual with proven skills in program development, communications strategies and volunteer coordination to join our growing team.  Flexibility, interpersonal communication and public relations will be keys to the successful candidate as a frontline staff member whose job tasks shift day by day and occasionally hour by hour.

Crowder and Historic Yates Mill County Parks offer our community highly sought-after services such as outdoor recreation, cultural history and environmental education, and nature viewing.  As a member of our team, you’ll assist in delivering these services while regularly interacting with our community and supporting daily operations and maintenance of our facilities. 

In 2018, Wake County voters passed a $120 million Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space bond. Park improvements are planned at each park including integrating 96 additional acres of land at Crowder County Park and enhancing the visitor experience at both parks. You will be actively involved as we plan the future of these parks.

This position is based at Historic Yates Mill County Park and offers exciting and unique opportunities at both Historic Yates Mill and Crowder County Parks.

As a Park Technician of Programming & Education you will:

• Assist with all aspects of park programming including developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating programs at Historic Yates Mill and Crowder County Parks
• Be the Volunteer Coordinator, which includes recruiting, training, supervising, and scheduling volunteers for a variety of services within the parks
• Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are open, clean, and safe for the community to enjoy while being 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
• Oversee the park’s artifact, archive and library collections
• Work closely with the Assistant Park Manager of Programming & Education to accomplish park and Division-specific objectives
• Assist with EVERYTHING else that it takes to operate a park including opening/closing facilities, janitorial duties, reservation and registration management and more

This position is based at Historic Yates Mill County Park and offers exciting and unique opportunities at both Historic Yates Mill and Crowder County Parks. Just think of the combined 303-acre parks as your office with a view.

About Our Team

Wake County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune and Time magazines as one of the best places to live, work and play – and it’s no surprise. As part of the Community Services Department, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division (we like to call ourselves PROS) is a talented team devoted to ensuring our parks are accessible and welcoming. PROS preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community. PROS connects people to the things we love most – history, nature and outdoor recreation. As a member of our team, you’ll regularly interact with our community, deliver services that are highly valued by residents and support the operations of our parks and facilities. We offer preservation, education and recreation opportunities 361 days a year across our nine parks and three nature preserves. Our parks have never been more popular! We serve nearly 2 million visitors annually and are actively planning and designing new facilities. Our community loves our parks (and so do we!). See for yourself at wake.gov/parks.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience working in a park setting, providing educational programming, maintaining facilities or landscaping
• Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record
• CPR certification within one year of employment
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, public history, forestry, natural resource or related education field
• Two years of experience related to this position description including park programming, supervisory, computer skills including Active Net, PowerPoint, Office 365
• Proven customer service skills
• Experience engaging diverse populations in program development
• Experience with developing communications materials, social media platforms and engaging audiences
• Experience with using a variety of technological applications to manage and deliver programs and services
• Acquired or in process of attaining NC Environmental Education Certification or equivalent

How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’?

• A love of developing and delivering a variety of educational programs to a diverse and growing community
• Ability to be self-driven to perform daily duties of the position
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, visitors, and volunteers
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Capable of being a Team Player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with assigned schedule and job tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to professionally represent the organization

About This Position

Location: Yates Mill County Park Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Hiring Range: 24.72 – 29.36

Market Range: 24.72 – 29.36

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/28/2025