Top 46 Parks recreation Jobs in Durham Nc

Landscape Architecture / Planning Group Manager
ESP Associates —Morrisville, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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O&O Park Team Lead
Defy —Raleigh, NC
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teen Programs Assistant
City of Raleigh —Raleigh, NC
- $14.74 - $23.58 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
10d
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
8d
Farmers Market Coordinator
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
Town of Cary, NC —Cary, NC
- $65,852.80 - $102,086.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
8d
Recreation Operations Supervisor (Aquatics)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $64,787 - $100,408 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Interpretive Designer - DPR60032877
State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources —Wake County, NC
- $37,377 - $58,401 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
2d
Park General Utility Worker
Falls Lake State Recreation Area —Wake Forest, NC
- $17 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- In-person
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Director of Pullen Park Amusements and Historic Attractions
City of Raleigh —Raleigh, NC
- $66,400 - $102,900 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Word processing
- Life insurance
9d
Recreation Specialist (Aquatics)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $49,737 - $77,169 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
OUTDOOR FACILITIES SPECIALIST- PRCR
Town of Cary, NC —Cary, NC
- $65,852.80 - $102,086.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
8d
Park Maintenance Assistant
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $12 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Power tools
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- SPORTS EVENTS- TEMP
Town of Cary, NC —Cary, NC
- $16.00 - $26.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
PROGRAM ASSISTANT II- PICKLEBALL- TEMP
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
LSE Program Support Assistant
Town of Apex, NC —Apex, NC
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Word processing
3d
Lifeguard - PT30
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $20.06 - $24.38 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
OUTDOOR FACILITIES SPECIALIST- PRCR
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
8d
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- SPORTS EVENTS- TEMP
Town of cary —Cary, NC
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
Adaptive Recreation Instructor-Aquatics
Town of Chapel Hill, NC —Chapel Hill, NC
- $20.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Pediatrics

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Landscape Architecture / Planning Group Manager

ESP Associates -
Morrisville, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Volunteer time off
Life insurance
Referral program
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Business development management
CAD software
Sketching
Urban Planning
Staff supervision
Correspondence management
Renderings
Sales proposal development
Land use law in public permitting
Microsoft Excel
Customer relationship building
3D modeling software
Team supervision
Business development within consulting
Urban development projects
Writing skills
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Public speaking
Graphic design illustration
Client relationship development
Financial performance report preparation
Graphic design
Mixed-use development in urban design
8 years
Team development
Client invoicing
Managing design projects
Policy & process development
Quality assurance
Site plan drawings

Full Job Description

Established 35 years ago in Charlotte, NC, ESP Associates, Inc., has a commanding presence in and around the Carolinas. We are seeking a creative and established Land Planner/Landscape Architecture Group Manager for the Raleigh (Morrisville) studio with a heavy emphasis on Master Planning, Land Entitlement, and Rezoning. This individual will be at the helm of overall staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the department.

Are you an established Land Planner / Landscape Architect professional with a background in Master Planning, Land Entitlement and Rezoning?
Do you enjoy public engagement and public speaking?
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy empowering early-career professionals?
Do you want to build a team that specializes in creative design and planning?

As a leader contributing to employee development and management of departmental activity, this individual will ultimately be responsible for:

Managing clients and undertaking business development activities,
Preparation of proposals/ contracts, and
Representing ESP and client(s) in public settings.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and direction of Landscape Architecture and Planning team in our Raleigh (Morrisville) studio.
Partnering with Clients to advance master plans, develop site plans, managing the rezoning & entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
Management of master planning, rezoning and entitlement process, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring. Exciting projects include large-scale master planned developments, urban infill sites, residential, commercial sites, greenways/park and recreation, and various mixed-use projects, along with various amenities and other recreational project components.
Building the team and overall growth of department.
Presentations to Public officials and Planning boards, along with public engagement.
Business development and marketing of clients including networking, active participation in professional development forums, presenting work to professional organizations, writing proposals, and maintaining budgets and backlog reporting for projected work.
Project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Qualifications:

A degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Civil Engineering from an accredited program preferred.
Professional registration as a Landscape Architect, Certified Planner, or Professional Engineer.
8 or more years of professional experience with a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
A strong background in the land development design industry, Site and Master Planning, Rezoning & Entitlement.
Ability to effectively communicate with strong freehand illustrations, renderings and graphics skills that are expressive in both sketch and finished formats.
Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Excellent financial management skills.
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adjust to project priorities and requests of multiple clients.
Experience working with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards related to land development design and related entitlement processes.
Strong business development skills along with knowledge of the local land development market.
Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types.
Ability to liaise with public and private sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, government officials and the public.
Experience with developing and following a formalized QA/QC program.
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses

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