Top 159 Parks and recreation Jobs in Nc

Landscape Architecture / Planning Group Manager
ESP Associates —Huntersville, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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General Manager - Facilities
Aramark —Charlotte, NC
- Plumbing
- Senior level
- Leadership
1d
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
Nash County, NC —Nashville, NC
- $77,023 - $124,038 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Maintenance Worker - Parks, Recreation, and Maintenance
City of Fayetteville, NC —Fayetteville, NC
- $16.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Sanitation
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Parks and Recreation Division Manager
The City of Asheville —Asheville, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Word processing
10d
Recreation Coordinator (Athletics)
City of Durham —Durham, NC
- $64,507 - $74,668 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
12d
Public Facilities & Parks Coordinator
City of Sanford, NC —Sanford, NC
- $59,618.14 - $66,500.00 a year
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Summer Parks Jobs (Hourly/Non-benefited)
Guilford County Government —Guilford County, NC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Recreation Coordinator - Maides Park
City of Wilmington, NC —Wilmington, NC
- $25.38 - $32.36 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
8d
PT - Recreation Aide II
Zebulon, NC —Zebulon, NC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
PARK RANGER SPECIALIST (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
The City of Sailsbury, NC —Salisbury, NC
- $23.63 - $33.80 an hour
- Call employer
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
2d
Parks Maintenance Technician II (North Recreation Complex)
City of Greenville, NC —Greenville, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Part Time Recreation Specialist- Athletics
Mecklenburg County —Charlotte, NC
- $20.71 - $27.18 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Recreation Supervisor (Special Events Coordinator)
City of Greenville, NC —Greenville, NC
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Marketing
- Mid-level
12d
Recreation Specialist - Float
City of Wilmington, NC —Wilmington, NC
- $21.91 - $27.94 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
10d
Temporary Special Events Assistant
Mecklenburg County —Charlotte, NC
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Sanitation
- No experience needed
2d
Youth Flag Football Official
Town of Carrboro, NC —Carrboro, NC
- $44 per game
- Temporary
- No experience needed
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
12d
Parks & Trails Associate - Central Region
State of Minnesota - Natural Resources Dept —Central Area, NC
- $20.51 - $26.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Eagles Landing Park Center Manager
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $79,322.62 - $118,983.94 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Recreation Workers
Durham Technical Community College —North Carolina
- $22,287 - $31,445 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
11d

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Landscape Architecture / Planning Group Manager

ESP Associates -
Huntersville, 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

Land-use planning projects

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 our well-established Huntersville, NC studio. This individual will be at the helm of overall staffing, supervision, management, and growth of the studio.

Are you an established Land Planner / Landscape Architect professional looking to make a difference in the community around you as well as across the region?
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 the Raleigh (Morrisville) office.
Partnering with Clients to advance master plans / small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, managing the rezoning & entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
Management of design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, 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.
Partnering with clients to advance master plans/ small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, manage the entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
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 or Planning from an accredited program preferred.
Professional registration as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner.
8 or more years of professional Land Planning / Landscape Architecture experience with a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
A strong background in the land development design industry, Site and Master Planning along with oversight of landscape architectural construction documents (CD) and construction administration (CA) including related technical layouts, grading plans, planting plans, details and hardscape design.
An understanding of and experience with the entitlement and permitting processes for the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities.
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 189 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 (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses

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