Program Specialist

Salary : $56,208.00 - $68,321.00 Annually
Location : Redlands, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02108
Department: Facilities Community Services
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description
Help shape the events, activities, and programs that our community will remember!

Under supervision, to plan, oversee, and evaluate City recreation programs, senior citizen programs, and community activities and services; to organize, assist with implementing, and schedule special/cultural events, and specialized recreation, social services, and sport/athletics programs. May provide technical and functional leadership to lower-level positions.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with the coordination and implementation of recreation, leisure, and promotional activities and seasonal, public relations, and special events and makes recommendations concerning new programs;
• Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling, implementing, and directing comprehensive and diverse programs and activities, including children's services, youth and adult classes, cultural arts programs, special events, sports and aquatic programs, tournaments, senior citizen programs, and Market Night;
• Assists with overseeing volunteers as required;
• Assists with program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of community services;
• Provides information and referrals to the public, school officials, and community groups about programs being offered;
• Maintains records and files related to assigned areas of responsibility;
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies and materials for assigned areas of responsibility;
• Assist with researching cost estimates for budget recommendations and provides justifications for needed supplies and equipment;
• Coordinates program registration, including the collection and accounting of monies;
• Assist with the evaluation of program attendance, participant responses and cost, and makes recommendations regarding the continuance or cancellation of programs;
• Assist with compiling information for reports and research demographics;
• Practices preventive maintenance programs to properly care for facilities and equipment and inspects recreation areas and facilities to ensure proper and safe use of equipment;
• Responds to inquiries and complaints;
• Participates in long-term planning to assess future recreation needs; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Experience:

• Two years of experience in coordinating recreation/and or community services programs.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Associate's degree, or equivalent college units, with major course work in business administration, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certificates at time of hire.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds;
• Exposure to outdoors, heat and noise;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends.

Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS


Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.


The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".


Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at
Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance - City pays between $800 and $2,100 /mo for employees and eligible dependents, depending upon level of coverage;
• Dental Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement - up to $300 per year
• State Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays per year
• 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 20 hours of Additional Floating Holidays per calendar year
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
• Certification Pay - 3% for select positions
• Shift Differential Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the Teamsters MOU)
• Unform Allowance for select positions
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a " classic " member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a " new " member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.

01


Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain upon appointment, a valid California drivers license?

• Yes, currently possess
• No, but have the ability to obtain upon appointment
• No

02


Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03


Select your highest level of education.

• None
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework
• AS/AA (Associate Degree)
• BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)
• MA/MS (Masters Degree) or Higher

04


Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain upon hire, a certificate in First Aid & CPR?

• Yes, currently possess a valid First Aid & CPR certificate.
• No, but will be able to obtain at time of hire.
• No

05


How many years of experience do you have in coordinating recreation/and or community services programs?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years

Required Question