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Honeywell

Sr Program Specialist

Morrisville, NC · On-site

As a Sr Program Specialist here at Honeywell, you'll be the operational backbone for building technology projects, including Building Management Systems, HVAC Controls, Security, CCTV, and Life ...

Honeywell

Sr Program Specialist

Morrisville, NC · Hybrid

As a Sr Program Specialist here at Honeywell, you'll be the operational backbone for building technology projects, including Building Management Systems, HVAC Controls, Security, CCTV, and Life ...

Honeywell

Sr Program Specialist

Morrisville, NC · Hybrid

As a Sr Program Specialist here at Honeywell, you'll be the operational backbone for building technology projects, including Building Management Systems, HVAC Controls, Security, CCTV, and Life ...

Express

Sales Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

Drive credit and loyalty member programs by explaining benefits and encouraging customers to ... Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health ...

Express

Sales Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

$13.25 - $18/hr

The Sales Associate is responsible for providing a great in-store shopping experience for our ... Drive credit and loyalty member programs by explaining benefits and encouraging customers to ...

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How much do program associate jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for program associate in Sanford, NC is $45,989.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,100.00 and $52,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a program associate?

A program associate fills a variety of roles in nonprofits and professional associations, including that of office administrator, project manager, and strategic planner. In this career, you often work to sustain your organization by managing donor programs, fundraising, and enlisting support from a corporation or government agencies. Depending on your role and the organization, your job duties may include creating plans and budgets, tracking membership or partnerships, calculating donations or other expenditures, developing program literature, and researching or analyzing data. You need to plan and execute events seamlessly, so organizational skills are vital. Common qualifications for a program associate include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

What are some of the typical challenges a program associate might face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Associates often juggle several projects at once, each with its own deadlines, stakeholders, and reporting requirements. Balancing competing priorities while ensuring that every project receives adequate attention can be challenging. Effective time management, clear communication with team members, and proactive problem-solving are essential for success in this role. Regular check-ins with supervisors and utilizing project management tools can also help Program Associates stay organized and meet expectations.

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

To thrive as a Program Associate, you need strong organizational abilities, project coordination experience, and typically a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with project management software, CRM systems, and data analysis tools is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills help Program Associates stand out. These abilities ensure efficient program execution, smooth stakeholder collaboration, and achievement of organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Program Associate job openings in Sanford, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,989 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT II- ACCESS- TEMP

Cary, NC • On-site

Town of Cary, NC
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$16 - $20.78/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Salary: $16.00 - $20.78 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 27-02662
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Cary's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department is seeking an energetic and caring person to join the Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services team as a Program Assistant II. If you have experience working with persons with disabilities and a desire to create fun, inclusive spaces, then this is the job for you!
Cary is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together, and the Program Assistant II will play an integral role in fulfilling that mission. In this position, you will assist and lead specialized recreation programs and events and will work to create an inclusive community for individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in fun recreational settings. This position will assist in program planning. Candidates should be patient, flexible, and possess a can-do attitude.
This position requires a flexible schedule specifically to cover a variety of shifts. Daytime availability (between the hours of 9AM - 5PM) and some evenings and weekends as needed is preferred.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
Typical Tasks
Specialized Recreation:
  • Supports the planning and implementation of Specialized Recreation programs and events
  • Assists the Recreation Program Specialist in program planning, implementation, including set up and take down, and evaluation.
  • Provides excellent customer service to participants, community members, contractors, and vendors.
  • Actively participates in activities alongside participants who have disabilities, engaging and assisting them as needed throughout the program or event
  • Assists in tracking data trends on class participation

Inclusion Services:
  • Serves as an Inclusion Counselor to supervise and assist participants with disabilities in camp settings or other general recreation programs
  • Implements participant inclusion plan recommendations and completes all necessary documentation

Tasks for Specialized Recreation and Inclusion:
  • Engages and communicates effectively with coworkers, parents/guardians, care providers, service providers, and supervisors
  • Monitors participants for safety and addresses behavior concerns
  • Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • General knowledge of planning, implementing and evaluating programs and events for persons who have disabilities
  • Prior experience working with persons who have disabilities
  • Ability to make activity adaptations and modifications for a variety of ability levels
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively and enthusiastically with persons of all ages and all ability levels
  • Ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and leadership when monitoring participants for safety and addressing behavior concerns as they arise
  • Possess good customer service skills
  • General knowledge of spreadsheet data entry, office practices and procedures, grammar and punctuation, and other specific information technology applications

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or a related field.
Requires some prior experience working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities.
Requires CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months with provided training)
Physical Requirements
Work in this class requires an employee to be able to hear and talk in order to communicate with the public. An employee must be able to walk unassisted and move about freely. Requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 25 lbs.) such as chairs, 6-foot tables, rolling bleachers, and event supplies. Visual acuity is needed in order to read typewritten and handwritten materials and to view a computer terminal.
Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehiclerecords check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Please select the following choice that most closely matches your CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • I currently have a CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • I am NOT currently certified, but AM willing to obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification with supplied training.
  • I am NOT currently certified, and would prefer NOT to obtain a CPR/First Aid Certification.

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This position will require a flexible schedule, specifically with daytime availability and evening/weekend support as needed. Are you available during the daytime (between the hours of 9AM - 5PM)?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Please list any days/times you are regularly UNAVAILABLE.
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Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy, Education (General, Special, or Physical) or related field?
  • Yes
  • No

06
How many years of experience do you have working in programs/environments serving persons with disabilities?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years

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Please describe any experience you have supporting persons with disabilities. Include the age group(s) you worked with, what your responsibilities were, where you gained this experience, and for how long. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
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Please describe any experience you have in assisting or leading specialized recreation programs, as well as program planning. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".
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Why are you interested in this position?
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