COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - SPECIFIC EVENTS

Does the idea of thinking outside of the box, taking calculated risks, and creating new experiences for the community intrigue you? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment? Are you ready to dive in, learn quickly, and inject yourself as a leader into summer programming and beyond? If you answered YES to these questions, then we encourage you to “ride the wave” and apply for the Community and Library Services Coordinator position in Huntington Beach!

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team.  At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Community and Library Services Coordinator.

The current assignment with Specific & Beach Events will facilitate the permitting process for a variety of special beach events, coordinate with event promoters and various city departments for the execution of large-scale non city-sponsored specific events, and assist personnel with day-of program or event production including site set-up and break down. 

*Note: This position will be assigned a regular work schedule of Thursday - Sunday or Friday - Monday. The incumbent may also work occasional nights and holidays. Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties related to Community Services operations, including assisting in the development, implementation and administration of a broad range of community services programs; assists in the maintenance of assigned work site; provides oversight for a variety of recreation and sports facilities; oversees the work of part-time/seasonal/recurrent staff. This is a journey-level classification responsible for oversight, development, implementation and administration of a variety of community services activities and events.  This classification is distinguished from the Community and Library Services Supervisor position in that this classification functions primarily in an administrative support capacity and the latter has direct significant responsibility for program development, supervision and/or advanced and complex administrative functions.

• Plans, organizes, oversees and implements a variety of community and library services programs, events, facility rentals and activities; assists in developing, scheduling and administering community services special events; responds to inquiries from the public regarding programs and facilities:

Examples of Essential Duties for All Divisions/Sections

• Performs a variety of general administrative support duties, including filing and copying; prepares routine correspondence and reports, composes flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures, operates a personal computer and uses applicable software to maintain records, prepare reports and other written material; 
• Coordinates event arrangements and equipment needs; evaluates and facilitates special requests; oversees a variety of recreation and sports facilities; arranges and operates a variety of recreational equipment; identifies maintenance and safety issues; conducts visual facilities and equipment audits; submits facilities maintenance requests, ensures program facilities are in compliance with City, County and State regulations; 
• Applies and interprets City policies and procedures; communicates program regulations and requirements to staff and the public;
• Accounts for and processes program revenues and records; processes a variety of program registration, facility rental, and other activity and event applications; 

Education: Two (2) years’ (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) college-level coursework in recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology, human services or other directly related field.   Associate’s degree (from an accredited college) is preferred.
 
Experience: Two (2) years’ increasingly responsible recreation or community/library services experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.
 
Licenses/Certifications: 
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and an acceptable driving record are required by time of appointment and throughout course of employment.
 
Incumbents must complete Advanced First Aid and CPR training within first six months of hire.  

 

• Application Review 
• Examination - Applicants who best meet the City's needs will be invited to the Virtual Oral Exam - tentatively scheduled for April 4, 2024
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

Salary : $4,319 - $5,788