Community Services Coordinator

Job Title

Under the direction of the Community Services Director or his/her designee, assists, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates programs, activities, and special events for families, adults, youth, and seniors.

Typical Duties Performed

Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates Community Services programming within assigned program areas.

Oversees general program areas which include but are not limited to: Senior services, classes for older adults, social services, community events, and volunteers.

Schedules, assigns, trains, evaluates, supervises staff and volunteers.

Develops and coordinates program publicity through use of websites, social media, flyers, brochures, news releases, and other media.

Plans, implements, and monitors budget expenditures and revenues pertaining to assigned program areas.

Purchases and maintains supplies for Community Services programs.

Maintains a network of communication with various social services and recreation agencies.

Assists as staff liaison for commissions, committees and community programs.

Performs research, prepare reports and make program recommendations.

Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Operations of recreation, senior, adult and youth programs, community-wide special events, volunteer programs, and general community service programs; budget preparation and monitoring; research and report writing techniques; English grammar, spelling, and composition; Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and database applications. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and public; assess the needs of the community and assist in the development of programs to meet those needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and staff; effectively train and supervise subordinates; demonstrate effective analytical skills; utilize quality customer service skills and techniques; work nights and weekends. Second language speaking skills in Spanish or Korean is desirable.

Experience: Two years of responsible recreation experience with a public or private recreation agency including supervisory experience is required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Physical Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License is required. Possession of a valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certificate is required within one month of employment.

Supplemental Information

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis.

A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office. Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process. The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of La Mirada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on the adopted Salary and Benefits Resolution. Appointments are normally made at the first step of a five step salary range. One year of City service is required to advance to the next pay step in the salary range. For detailed salary and benefits information, see current Summary of Salary and Benefits.