Community Services Program Coordinator
Community Services Program Coordinator
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Why Join Team SB
- Are you seeking professional growth and development
Consider joining the City of San Bernardinos Parks Recreation & Community Services Department as aCommunity Services Program Coordinator!About the City:As a future member of our team youll be joining a city with deep roots cultural diversity and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern Californias Inland Empire San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County home to more than 222000 residents. Its rich history shaped by Native American Mexican and Spanish influences continues to inspire the citys evolving identity.San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors natural beauty and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. Its a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose and where motivated professionals can grow contribute and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The Community Services Program Coordinator directs manages supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of various departmental services and volunteer programs. This role also involves coordinating assigned activities with other divisions departments and external agencies. What Youll Be Doing Here
The Ideal Candidate:
Will possess a strong background in recreation community services or volunteer program management. They will haveleadership skills experience coordinating programs and a passion for serving the community. The candidate shouldpossess exceptional customer service excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative relationshipswith diverse groups and organizations.
A Day in the Life Consists of:
As a Community Services Program Coordinator with the City of San Bernardino your day will revolve around supporting and enhancing City services through effective volunteer engagement and program management. You will work directly with community members City staff and partner agencies to ensure smooth impactful operations. Your day may include:Providing excellent customer service to the public and City departments while assisting volunteers and resolving concerns.
Coordinating and overseeing volunteers.
Developing program goals and policies participating in strategic planning and recommending improvements.
Assigning and reviewing staff work plans coordinating activities and ensuring successful program implementation.
Coordinating daily operations of community services and volunteer programs.
For more information on this position please CLICK HEREto view the job description.What You Need to Qualify
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D.ANDTwo (2) years of major college course work in recreation physical education or a related field or three (3) years of recreation or community service experience preferably in a municipal government environment; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Licenses Certifications and Equipment:
Possession of a valid California State Drivers LicenseKnowledge of
- Methods of planning evaluating and administering a senior companion program.
- Community resources relating to frail elderly gerontology and the special at-risk populations served by senior companions when assigned to the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department.
- Current animal welfare industry standards and regulations when assigned to the Animal Services Department.
- Problems relating to indigent persons.
- Public relations techniques: including social media website press releases and staff reports.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of grant writing and fund raising.
- Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
- Care plan development.
- City policies procedures and standards.
Skills in
- Formulating and managing volunteer programs.
- Counseling and providing assistance to volunteers.
- Supervising senior companions and ensuring proper supervision of in-home assignments.
- Supervising volunteers and giving direction and guidance on proper cleaning as well as animal care protocols.
- Selecting supervising training and evaluating staff.
- Participating in the development and administration of goals objectives and procedures.
- Working effectively with volunteer station staff ensuring proper matching of senior companions with clients in the Parks Department or proper matching of animals with caretakes in the Animal Services Department.
- Planning organizing and coordinating administrative activities.
- Interpreting the program policies and procedures to individuals and groups.
- Working independently identifying the need for and development of proposed changes in program practices and procedures.
- Analyzing problems incurred by volunteer stations and taking appropriate action.
- Evaluating the program on a consistent basis providing effective recommendations for change.
- Interpreting federal and state laws and guidelines
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Communicating clearly and concisely
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
When assigned to the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department the employee works under typical office conditions and the noise level is usually quiet. Employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; stoop kneel bend or crouch; and lift up to 25 pounds.Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday June 22 2025 at 11:59pm or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday June 23 2025
1st Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday June 30 2025
**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
How to Apply and What to Expect Next
All applicants are required to submit an online application through the Citys official website at .This recruitment will remain open until June 22 2025 at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review investigation and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants including those who meet the minimum qualifications are suitable for the position.
Pre-Employment Process may include but is not limited to:- Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug and TB test.
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Employment/Professional Reference Check.
E-Verify Participation:The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.Accordingly the City will provide information from each new employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at
Disclaimers:The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department directly at .
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact Stephanie Rivera at Additional information is available at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
