NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
PROGRAM ASSISTANT II- COMMUNITY EVENTS- TEMP
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $20.78/hrNEOGOV is seeking a creative and organized Program Assistant II to support community events and programming within Cary's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department. This role involves planning and implementing community events, providing customer service at the community center, and assisting with various administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Plans, implements, and manages community events
Performs routine clerical and administrative duties which could include assisting at the community center front desk, registering patrons, answering phones, and running reports
Assists in developing the purpose, goals, and focus of Cary events
Develops and organizes financial and human resources to implement new and existing events
Assists with facilitating the procurement of agreements with vendors, entertainers, and instructors, ensuring timely collection and maintenance of Certificates of Insurance to remain compliant and up to date
Prepares and monitors event budgets and expenditures
Performs marketing assistant tasks, such as creating social media content, creating brochures, posters, flyers, etc
Ensures that assigned web pages are accurate, timely and complete
Works with performers and agents to determine fees and hire entertainers
Researches, screens and selects vendors for events
Assists PRCR staff in program implementation, project development and other special projects
Sets up activity rooms/gym
Manages rental reservations, data entry, and other general office duties
Performs other job-related tasks as required
Qualification
Required
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associates degree with coursework in Parks and Recreation, Communication, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Work will require a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays
General knowledge of computers and related software
General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
Ability to remain organized and multitask
Ability to work independently to create, plan, implement, and manage events
Ability to complete assignments accurately and prior to the established deadline
Ability to communicate with the public and coworkers tactfully and constructively
Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions
Ability to acquire knowledge of Cary policies, procedures, and the services of the department
Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with public
An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely
Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies
Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal
Part of the work is clerical in nature and may require sitting and use of a computer for extended periods of time
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment
Preferred
Some experience with community/family event planning or programming
Some experience in marketing, social media content creation and strategy, or community engagement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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