Mecklenburg County

82 students moved from the classroom to Mecklenburg County this summer! We had 32 college students and 50 high schoolers join the County as interns. The goal of our program is to give students a taste of what their future could hold, and they absolutely rose to the challenge. They gained hands-on experience, developed professional skills and explored the wide range of public service professions! We’re grateful for their hard work and excited to see where their journeys take them next.

Nobody will remember: how busy you were. People will remember: the difference you made. Come make a difference with us. Mecklenburg County is hiring: Jobs.MeckNC.gov

Two more opportunities to serve your community! - The Nursing Home Advisory Committee helps promote and protect the rights of residents living in adult care homes and nursing facilities through regular visitation to long-term care facilities in the County. You'll serve as a liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and local Nursing Homes. - The Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee advocates for the rights of residents living in adult care homes. Adult care homes are long-term care facility for people needing assistance with activities like meal preparation, medication administration, bathing and more. Must live in Mecklenburg County: https://meck.co/3MZ2A8c

Shout out to our Public Health team!

NOW HIRING: Senior Benefits Consultant - https://meck.co/3YJIS6O This position is responsible for ensuring that benefits programs comply with legal requirements and meet the needs of employees to attract, motivate and retain key talent. You'll be the expert on all benefits topics, managing plan documents and filing obligations, staying current with proposed legislation, making recommendations for changes to benefits plans and more. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of Human Resources experience, bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience. REFERRAL BONUS: Do you work for the County and know someone who would be perfect for this? Earn a bonus for referring a friend. Learn more on MeckWeb. #hiring #career #GovernmentJobs

Habitat Charlotte Region + American Rescue Plan Act funding = four new houses in Huntersville.    Habitat is one of 75 local organizations using this money to make a real difference! This is #TheMeckEffect. Want to know more? See the impact at TheMeckEffect.MeckNC.gov

The last fiscal year was a big one for the WorkGreen program! WorkGreen is our employee engagement program focused on the environment and sustainability. This program lets you earn credit toward additional paid time off. 1,046 County staff participated, an 11% increase. 270 of those participants came from the Department of Community Resources alone! Qualifying credits include sustainability-focused learning opportunities, environmental cleanups in parks or streams, carpooling or using public transit to commute to work and more!

We’re here to help local businesses grow! We have two programs to help minority, women and small business owners with outreach, training and partnerships. If you're looking to take it to the next level, there are options for you! Apply now to join us in spring 2025: https://meck.co/3M2GAYU

County Manager Dena R. Diorio is retiring effective July 1, 2025: https://meck.co/3WEIUKh “It has been the honor of my life to serve the residents and employees of Mecklenburg County,” said Diorio. “When I took this role, I wanted to make sure the County was always at the table to discuss issues, find solutions and improve lives for our residents. I have always believed that to serve our community, we must be bold and have a vision of how things could be. We needed to see what is possible, and how best to help people.” She steered the County through the economic crisis of 2008 that crippled the nation. Diorio’s financial vigilance allowed the County to maintain the much coveted AAA bond rating, which was transformational for the County’s financial landscape. Diorio’s career highlights include creating the MECK Pre-K program, giving thousands of four-year-olds the opportunity for a high-quality preschool education, and the opening of two Community Resource Centers to streamline and consolidate the delivery of critical human services, bringing them closer to where residents live and work. She launched a County effort to understand the impact of corporate-owned housing and built a County initiative to find, create and sustain affordable housing units. She was instrumental in creating a partnership with a Community Land Trust to rehabilitate and protect 32 houses and to keep them affordable in perpetuity. Diorio has spent 36 years in public service, starting as a social worker in New York. She became the County's Finance Director in 2007 and County Manager in 2014. We appreciate her many years of service and dedication to Mecklenburg County. Thank you, Dena.

Mecklenburg County offices will be closed for in-person services Thursday (8/8) due to Tropical Storm #Debby. Employees who can telework should work remotely: https://meck.co/3AfDDBz Stay safe everyone and remember: - Don't try to walk or drive through floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown. - If a tree or part of a tree has fallen and is blocking a road, call 911. - Call 311 for clogged storm drains and downed trees not affecting public safety. - All parks and facilities are closed including recreation and nature centers. - Sign up for CharMeck Alerts: https://meck.co/48Oa8mu And make sure to check on family, friends & neighbors.