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.
Now Hiring!
Park Technicians of Programming and Education – Beech Bluff County Park
Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently hiring two Park Technicians of Education and Programs at the brand-new Beech Bluff County Park! We're looking for two candidates with proven interest in program delivery, skills in customer service, knowledge of park operations and a passion for parks to join our growing team. They’ll have an exciting opportunity to help shape the delivery of programs and activities at our newest park as well as work closely with our maintenance and agricultural teams.
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 $16.19/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.
Harris Lake County Park/American Tobacco Trail
No openings at the time.
Email applications to harris.lake@wake.gov.
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.
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
Now Hiring Seasonal Boat Rental Park Aides! Click here for job description.
Email applications to lakecrabtree@wake.gov.
Robertson Millpond Preserve, Sandy Pines Preserve, Turnipseed Nature Preserve, and Open Space
Now Hiring Seasonal Park Aides. Click here for job description.
Email applications or resume to naturepreserve@wake.gov.