COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Salary : $45,700.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location : Mooresville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300536
Department: RECREATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Distinguishing Features of the Class
About the Town of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee's immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role
The Customer Experience Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for residents and visitors while supporting the Town's commitment to exceptional customer service. This position serves as a liaison between residents and Town departments, helping identify concerns, troubleshoot issues, coordinate service requests, and facilitate timely resolutions.
In addition to front-line customer service and public engagement, the Customer Experience Specialist assists with Town-wide customer experience training and initiatives, employee engagement and recognition programs, administrative operations, special projects, and data tracking and reporting. This position works closely with the Customer Experience Manager and departments throughout the organization to help create seamless, positive experiences for the community.

Duties and Responsibilites

• Serves as a primary point of contact for residents and visitors, providing responsive and professional customer service in person, by phone, email, and online platforms.
• Assists residents with questions, concerns, service requests, and inquiries, coordinating with Town departments to facilitate timely resolutions.
• Creates, prioritizes, tracks, and follows up on customer service requests to ensure issues are appropriately addressed and resolved.
• Identifies recurring customer concerns and service trends and communicates findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and delivery of Town-wide customer experience training, workshops, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of customer service standards, recognition programs, and initiatives designed to improve employee and community experiences.
• Provides administrative support to the Customer Experience Manager, Director, and Assistant Town Manager, including scheduling, correspondence, reports, presentations, meetings, and special projects.
• Coordinates projects, meetings, training sessions, conferences, and special events requiring collaboration across Town departments.
• Maintains databases and tracking systems, compiles data, and prepares reports related to customer service metrics, trends, feedback, and service improvements.
• Serves as a liaison between departments to improve communication, workflow, customer service, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Hospitality, Public Administration, Communications, Customer Relations, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, hospitality, administrative support, public engagement, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Experience utilizing customer relationship management (CRM) software or customer service ticketing systems.
  • Experience supporting executive or senior leadership.
  • Bilingual communication skills

The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, click the following link.