Program Coordinator - Part-Time (Police Department)

Program Coordinator

Come join the team at the beautiful City of Redondo Beach as a part-time Program Coordinator! The current opening is in the Police Department. Under direction, performs administrative and office assistant duties to assist with the Police Department Community Services Unit, assist with neighborhood watch programs, assist with event planning, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a part-time, at-will position that is not eligible for City benefits.

Sample duties include, but are not limited to: Performs administrative support duties including but not limited to coordinating clerical tasks performed in part by other personnel and/or performing a variety of clerical tasks using a computer with Microsoft Office, and related office equipment; implements directions from superiors that are provided orally and/or in writing; reports to superiors orally and in writing; responds to inquiries over the telephone or in person; prepares overtime reports; checks columns of figures; checks and tabulates statistical data; establishes filing procedures and/or systems; distributes and dispatches mail; prepares acknowledgements and replies to letters; maintains departmental records and files; secures, prepares, records, and arranges material for typing; proofreads; runs duplicating and other office machines; prepares, records, requisitions and distributes office supplies; and may operate a motor vehicle while performing assigned duties. Proposes, recommends, implements programs and activities, including but not limited to arts, exercise programs, and special events; participates in and coordinates fundraising activities; promotes community awareness of programs; selects, schedules, and directs part-time staff and volunteers; recommends and coordinates the purchase of program supplies and equipment; monitors and supervises program participants; makes behavioral referrals when necessary; confers and collaborates with other social services providers as appropriate; collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for management staff; operates a motor vehicle in the performance of job duties; and performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform required duties including but not limited to using a computer and related office equipment; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; business letter writing and forms; filing and indexing; and basic mathematics involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to youth and senior activities, recreational programs, group activities, games and sports; applicable health and safety regulations; first aid; record keeping practices and procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; report writing; basic mathematical computations; applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code. Ability to: Meet medical and physical employment standards for the classification; read, write, speak and understand English; understand and follow oral and written directions; compose correspondence, brochures, flyers and other informational documents; provide information to the public in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence where judgment, knowledge and interpretive skills may be required; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work overtime as necessary; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the public; legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California. Education and Experience: Effective leadership skills, creativity, good decision making and exercising appropriate judgment, the ability to teach, and the ability to lead by example are preferred qualities. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Must possess a valid California Driver's License. Completion of high school is required, and some college course work a related field is highly desired.

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.