Gaston County Government

It’s #WorkforceWednesday! 💼 Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is currently seeking a Procurement Analyst. This position is ideal for someone with a Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or accounting, or an Associate’s degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years’ experience in a government financial setting required. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eAEVE7Jh.

Savvy Citizen is celebrating its 200th episode! Thank you to all our listeners for your support and feedback over the last four years. On the show, we take you behind the scenes at the Government Access Channel -- another great way of getting information about Gaston County. https://lnkd.in/eFgk2xFb

As property tax bills are mailed out this week, be on the lookout for this insert, which has a QR code for a quick 3-minute survey on how you get local information. Fill out the online survey by August 16 for a chance to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards!

It’s #WorkforceWednesday! Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is currently seeking a Health Education Coordinator. This position is ideal for someone with a Bachelor's Degree in health education, health promotion, public health, health policy or related field. Master's degree preferred. Two or more years in health promotion, program coordination, grant management, community organizing or health policy work. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eAEVE7Jh.

Want to know more about owning your own home? Gastonia's Danette Dye talks about the upcoming home ownership seminar happening this Saturday at the Gastonia Police Department HQ, and down payment assistance that can provide significant help. https://lnkd.in/eakS4YuX

#WorkforceWednesday is the perfect day to grow your career with Gaston County! 💼 Gaston County is actively recruiting EMTs and Paramedics to join their Gaston County EMS team! Positions are available for those who may have recently earned their EMT certification or those that have already earned field experience. Be sure to visit https://lnkd.in/eAEVE7Jh to see the various positions open! Full-time and half-time positions are now available!

Local teacher and artist Laura Sexton talks to Savvy Citizen about a special project she's taken on for the Blumenthal Arts Center taking used grocery bags and turning them into a special work of art. Learn more about how you can help contribute and where you can see the finished project this September. https://lnkd.in/ekPti3BD

Play ball! Jo-D Franklin from Bessemer City Parks & Rec and Brandon Black, STS from Gaston County Tourism Development join us today to talk about the upcoming NC Dixie Softball Tournament 2024 that's bringing over 60 teams to Gaston County this weekend. They discuss the importance of sports tourism in Gaston County, its impact on local businesses, and the opening ceremony that's happening on July 5. https://lnkd.in/erw4P_xT

#WorkforceWednesday is here and so is your opportunity to shine! The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is currently seeking an Assistant Business Administrator. This position is ideal for someone with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Business related field. Three years of financial experience required and three years of supervisory or management experience preferred or a combination of education and experience. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eAEVE7Jh.

Happy Fiscal New Year, everybody! In this installment of our annual county budget episode, host Adam Gaub talks to Janet Schafer and Elizabeth Harry McGee, MPA from the Budget and Strategy office about all the behind-the-scenes work it takes to put the budget together. They discuss inflation, define terms such as "natural growth," and declare their Fiscal New Year Resolutions. https://lnkd.in/e6RUxuH3