Park Operations Procurement and Support Specialist

Park Operations Procurement and Support Specialist

Department: Parks and Recreation

Hiring Salary Range: $48,168 – $86,195

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FLSA: Non-Exempt

About Us

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and a four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department's existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals, with positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and passion for making a difference in Greensboro. If this sounds like a vision and commitment that you share, please consider the opportunity below.

The City of Greensboro is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Park Operations Procurement and Support Specialist to join the Parks and Recreation Department. This position provides essential financial, purchasing, and administrative support to the Park Operations and Public Space Development and Maintenance divisions. You will manage process procurement and contract documentation, track revenue, and coordinate public shelter reservations that generate over $100,000 annually. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across teams, values accuracy, and understands how strong administrative and financial systems keep operations running efficiently. You will communicate with vendors, oversee purchasing processes, support financial planning, maintain web content, and provide excellent customer service to residents and internal teams.

Also, please see the changes to the questions below:

After Question 3, please add the following question:

• Briefly describe your professional experience in procurement and purchasing, administrative support, and office management, as it directly relates to the career description in a professional environment. ** If no experience, indicate "N/A" in the designated area** **Incomplete answers will not be processed. Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application. **

Question 4, please change to:

• How many years of experience do you possess in Customer Service Experience with both internal and external customers? *** Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application** ***
• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 2 years experience
• 2 or more years experience, but less than 4 years experience
• 4 or more years experience, but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more years experience, but less than 8 years experience
• 8 or more years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, administrative support, or office management.
• Equivalency: High School Diploma and 8 years of related experience in procurement & purchasing, admin support and office management
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Experience providing customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computer programs including purchasing software, recreation software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated office management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Infor CloudSuite financial systems.
• Experience with RecTrac recreation management software.