Program Assistant

Overview Program Assistant position with the Watauga County Department of Parks and Recreation. Under general supervision, the role performs intermediate skilled clerical work and a variety of program and office assistant tasks. Responsibilities Typing correspondence, answering telephones, greeting the public, and collecting fees. Processing accounts payable and payroll; maintaining records and files; preparing reports from RecTrac. Developing schedules for part-time staff; assisting with program and office operations. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by a thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques is preferred. Salary and Benefits Salary grade 4, $46,703. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Application Information Application deadline is Thursday, July 16, 2026. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 278-6460. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 278-6468. An active NCWorks account is required; visit ncworks.gov to create an account or retrieve username. Watauga County is an EEOE. J-18808-Ljbffr