Regular/Permanent Employment Opportunities (Benefit Eligible)
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division is a talented team devoted to ensuring our parks are accessible and welcoming. We offer preservation, education and recreation opportunities across our eight parks and three nature preserves 361 days a year. Our parks have never been more popular! We serve almost 2 million visitors annually and plan to open additional facilities in the future. Our community loves our parks. See for yourself at wake.gov/parks.
Our Mission: PROS preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community.
Assistant Park Manager of Education at Historic Oak View County Park
Historic Oak View County Park is currently looking for an Assistant Park Manager with proven experience in program development, communications strategies and management to join our team.
Park Technician of Mill Operations and Education at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill County Park is currently looking for a dynamic individual with proven skills in historic interpretation, who exhibits essential customer service, and has a passion for history and parks to join our quality-driven team.
Temporary Part-time Employment Opportunities
Part-time park employment opportunities are available with Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Check out the current openings below. These are term positions with 1,000-hour caps, pay $18.25/hour with no benefits, and are open until filled. Two ways to apply, view and download the Wake County Job Application or send in your resume! Either can be dropped off in person or emailed to the appropriate park.
Blue Jay Point County Park
No openings at this time.
Email applications to bluejaypoint@wake.gov
Crowder County Park
No openings at this time.
Email applications to crowderpark@wake.gov
Green Hills County Park
No openings at this time.
Email applications to greenhills@wake.gov
Harris Lake County Park/American Tobacco Trail
Park Aide – Maintenance Operations
Email applications to harris.lake@wake.gov
Historic Oak View County Park
No openings at this time.
Email applications to oakview@wake.gov
Historic Yates Mill County Park
No openings at this time.
Email resume or applications to yatesmill@wake.gov
Lake Crabtree County Park
No openings at this time.
Email applications to lakecrabtree@wake.gov
Robertson Millpond Preserve, Sandy Pines Preserve, Turnipseed Nature Preserve, and Open Space
No openings at this time.
Email applications or resume to naturepreserve@wake.gov