Mecklenburg County Jobs & Volunteer Openings: Serve Ballantyne and Beyond
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Mecklenburg County’s online careers portal is bursting with openings across health, parks, public safety, and IT. Below is a Ballantyne‑focused cheat sheet—complete with pay ranges, deadlines, and direct links—so you can quit doom‑scrolling and start applying.
Quick‑View Pay Table
| Role | Pay Range | Department | Apply By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Supervisor — School Health | $82,673 – $108,508 yr | Public Health | Mar 23 2025 |
| Sr. Recreation Specialist — Youth | $22.34 – $29.32 hr | Park & Rec | Jul 1 2025 |
| Park Ranger — Central Region | From $20 hr | Park & Rec | Jun 22 2025 |
| Detention Officer/Trainee | $46,156 – $56,804 yr* | Sheriff’s Office | Open until filled |
| Lifeguard | From $20.40 hr | Park & Rec | Rolling |
*salary.com average for county detention officers
Health & Human Services
Nurse Supervisor — School Health
Lead on‑campus clinics in 180+ schools, steer immunization drives, and mentor RNs. Competitive county retirement plan sweetens the six‑figure ceiling.
Case Coordinator — MECKSuccess
Hiring Range $20‑$23 hr. Part‑time, flexible hours helping residents find housing, jobs, and stability.
Parks, Recreation & Greenways
Senior Recreation Specialist
Design youth camps, stretch the dodgeball budget, and still clock out before sunset.
Park Ranger
Trail patrol, owl walks, and a uniform that finally justifies the hiking‑boot splurge.
Lifeguard Crew
County pools boosted hourly pay to $20+ and threw in a hiring bonus. Your tan becomes public service.
Public Safety
Detention Officer/Trainee
Sheriff’s Office covers training; you cover 12‑hour shifts that keep the jail running. Pay climbs quickly after certification.
Volunteer Mini‑Cards
| 🌳 Park & Rec Volunteers | Coach youth leagues, plant trees, or lead a creek clean‑up—choose your own dirt. |
| 🗑️ Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful | Monthly litter sweeps and wildflower reseeds. Free gloves, endless karma. |
| 🗳️ Board of Elections Poll Workers | One Tuesday, $100‑$200 stipend, front‑row seat to democracy. |
| 💧 Storm Water Crew | Restore streams, tag drains, earn bragging rights every time it rains. |
How to Apply
- Create a profile on the county’s careers portal.
- Upload a PDF résumé (bots dislike WordArt).
- Set alerts so “Urban Goat Coordinator” pings your inbox the moment it becomes real.
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