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How much do program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for program assistant in Sandy Springs, GA is $45,392.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,200.00 and $47,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Program Assistant might face when supporting multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Assistants often juggle multiple responsibilities across various projects, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. Balancing competing deadlines, handling last-minute changes, and coordinating with diverse team members require strong organizational skills and adaptability. Successful Program Assistants proactively communicate with supervisors and colleagues, use digital tools to track tasks, and remain flexible to shifting priorities. Developing these habits helps ensure projects run smoothly and supports overall team effectiveness.

What Does a Program Assistant Do?

A program assistant provides administrative support for a program office, such as an academic department or a unit of a non-profit. As a program assistant, your job duties may include scheduling travel, coordinating logistical issues for executives or other team members, filing, and performing other clerical tasks as needed. To become a program assistant, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate and administrative work experience. Some employers may also require a college degree. Additional qualifications include strong multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills, along with computer proficiency.

What does a Program Assistant do?

A Program Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to program managers and teams within an organization. Their responsibilities often include scheduling meetings, maintaining records, coordinating events, handling correspondence, and assisting with project logistics. Program Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that programs run smoothly by managing day-to-day tasks and supporting communication among team members. They may also help with data entry, preparing reports, and liaising with clients or participants. The specific duties can vary depending on the organization and the type of program they support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Program Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, typically supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and scheduling systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively support program operations and interact with diverse stakeholders. These skills ensure smooth program administration, efficient workflow, and high-quality support for team goals.
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Infographic showing various Program Assistant job openings in Sandy Springs, GA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,392 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Facility Program Assistant - Dacula Park Recreation Center

Gwinnett County, GA

Lawrenceville, GA • On-site

$42K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary: $42,536.00 Annually
Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Job Number: 26-03905
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class Summary
Job Description
The Facility Program Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance of the new Dacula Park Recreation Center. The role involves performing general janitorial duties, facility maintenance, and setting up/breaking down rooms for special events, classes, rentals, and programs. This position requires the incumbent to have good communication skills and the ability to monitor activities inside and outside of the facility.
Essential Duties
  • Opening/closing of the facility

  • Overseeing work performed by inmates or volunteers

  • Performing daily/weekly/monthly checks to ensure proper maintenance of the interior and exterior of the facility
  • Submitting work orders
  • Assisting with program planning and facilitation

  • Providing administrative support by maintaining maintenance records, safety documents, and basic reports
  • Assisting customers, citizens, co-workers, and contractors with general questions and concerns regarding event/rental information and/or facility maintenance/repair
  • Assisting with programming duties by answering phone calls, processing registration fees, completing rental and program contracts, and reviewing rental documents for accuracy.
  • Cash handling responsibilities
  • Maintaining facility equipment used for sanitizing, stripping and waxing floors, changing light bulbs, and performing related maintenance
  • Maintaining and ordering related inventory of janitorial and maintenance supplies and corresponding Safety Data Sheets.
  • Assisting in programming and event planning, including logistics support, and contributing new ideas for events and activities

  • Performing all other duties as assigned

Public Speaking
  • Ongoing interaction with the public, user groups, and co-workers

Other Job Requirements/Information
  • This job requires a 50-pound lift test.
  • This job may require a variety of hours, and/or on-call rotation, emergency, after-hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • This job will require a background check and fingerprinting as part of the state DECAL requirement once hired.

  • Ability to use computer software to complete data entry, communicate via email, keep a calendar schedule, etc.

Grade
  • The grade for this position is B21(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED AND
  • Two years of facility and grounds maintenance and/or related recreation support experience
    • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered.
  • Driver's License
  • CPR (within 6 months of employment)

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
  • Medical plans for active and retired employees
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug plan

Wellness
  • Onsite Employee Wellness Center
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Immunizations
  • Wellness education and incentive programs
  • Annual wellness fair

Family and Career
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Family planning benefits
  • Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time
  • Annual/Sick Leave
  • 12 paid holidays per calendar year
  • 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available
  • Retirement and Savings Plans
  • 401(a) Defined Contribution
  • 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
  • Longevity pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Financial education programs

Protection
  • Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Critical illness and accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
01
Have you completed a degree in facility/building maintenance or recreation support?
  • Have not completed a degree or certification in the specified fields of study
  • Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
  • Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study

02
How many years of facility/building maintenance or recreation support do you have?
  • none
  • less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 or more years

03
Describe your facility/building maintenance or recreation support experience. If none, type N/A.
04
Are you able to work a variety of hours, including weekends, daytime, evenings, and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Describe your experience with cleaning and maintenance of areas such as gym floors, locker rooms, restroom facilities, office areas, and multipurpose meeting rooms. If none, type N/A.
06
Describe your experience with maintaining facility inventory for cleaning supplies, general operating supplies, and tracking systems. If none, type N/A.
07
Describe your experience working with diverse populations and socioeconomic groups, including youth, teens, and senior adults. If none, type N/A.
08
Describe your experience planning or facilitating programming or events. If none, type N/A.
09
Describe your experience with scheduling and working on the rental reservation system. If none, type N/A.
10
Describe your experience in working with non-profit, volunteer-run programs. If none, type N/A.
11
How would you describe your Microsoft Excel experience?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

12
How would you describe your Microsoft Word experience?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

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