Shape Up Sunnyvale Assistant

Job Title

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking qualified, self-motivated individuals interested in working with grant-funded projects.

Job Description

The final filing date is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 50 qualified and complete applications, whichever is first. Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). This position will be based at the Columbia Neighborhood Center in the Recreation Services Division of the Department of Library and Recreation Services.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks for grant-funded projects (i.e., register participants, set up virtual programs, communicate with partners and instructors, etc.)
• Develop a marketing plan with specific strategies and timeline to reach the partners and participants each project is focused on serving and assist with implementation of marketing and outreach strategies.
• Monitor program quality and evaluate program effectiveness through participant surveys
• Responsible for completing grant reports, invoices and billing/reimbursement in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Provide staff support to staff, partners, and participants as needed to ensure positive outcomes for registered participants in Evidenced-Based fitness programs for older adults.
• Become familiar with grant contract, grantee handbook and report templates
• Become familiar with Evidenced-Based fitness programs for older adults
• Familiarity with website development and coordination
• Provide excellent customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions: Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age is 18 years old

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

One (1) year or summer of clerical or administrative experience

Licenses/Certifications: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority

Desirable Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Some college units in recreation, gerontology, education, social work, etc.
• Experience with implementing grant-funded programs
• Experienced working in collaboration with other organizations or schools to deliver a program
• Experienced working with diverse individuals
• Experienced working with general public

Application and Selection Process

The application submitted must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description in order to move forward in the recruitment process with the City of Sunnyvale. The information provided in the Work Experience, Education, and Certificates/Licenses sections of the application will be used to determine if the application meets the minimum qualifications. A resume, employment history provided elsewhere in the application, or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Note: The minimum qualifications for experience are based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Experience included in the Work Experience section of the application is calculated to the full-time equivalent (hours are pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Volunteer experience is not considered qualifying experience. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the posting will close after receiving 50 qualified and complete applications or on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00pm, whichever is first.

Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. If you have not heard back within five working days, you may contact Faye Brand at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Susan Van Dyne, Recreation Services Coordinator 2 at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io.

The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.