North Bellevue Program Coordinator

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Join Our Team at North Bellevue Community Center

A Welcoming Place for All Ages with a Heart for Older Adults

The City of Bellevue is seeking a passionate and experienced recreation professional to coordinate and supervise programs events and services at North Bellevue Community Center (NBCC). Operated by the City of Bellevue NBCC is a vibrant inclusive hub that fosters connection creativity and well-being for people of all ages with a special emphasis on serving older adults. The center offers a variety of programs that support social engagement health and wellness the arts and culturally relevant and intergenerational activities.

In this role the Program Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of meaningful and accessible recreation opportunities that reflect the diversity of Bellevues community. The position requires strong skills in community engagement program planning and customer service as well as proficiency in administrative tasks and computer systems. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented culturally responsive and able to engage with patrons of all ages and backgrounds. Experience working with older adults in a community setting is highly valued. To effectively support these roles thisis an in-person on-site position and virtual/remote work is not available.

This position also supports department-wide initiatives within Bellevue Parks & Community Services and serves as a liaison to the North Bellevue Community Center Advisory Board a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required in order to meet the needs of the community and support special events.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of an innovative and collaborative workplace that encourages growth and values diverse perspectives. Bellevue welcomes the world our diversity is our strength. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for professional development and a meaningful impact.

City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live grow and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks natural areas recreation arts and culture and a broad base of community services.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness

Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities power and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right not a privilege and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Develops plans promotes implements and reviews a wide range of community programs and events.
• Conducts research to stay current on recreation program development and management.
• Assists with the development recommendation and implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and work standards for the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Recruits develops contracts trains supervise and evaluates staff volunteers and contracted instructors involved in programs.
• Develops and monitors program budgets and tracks revenue and expenditures; writes and monitors grants funding requests and miscellaneous proposals.
• Develops public relations marketing strategies presentations and promotional materials.
• Drafts memos briefs contracts and other correspondence as needed.
• Interacts and collaborates with other recreation and service providers sponsors and City personnel on projects and programs.
• Performs office duties including answering the phone registering participants copying completing forms and providing customer service as needed.
• Performs as on-site North Bellevue Community Center staff coverage for daytime evening and occasional weekend hours.
• Performs light custodial duties including room set-up/break-down cleaning equipment vacuuming sweeping and other similar type duties as needed to maintain the center during operating hours.
• Drives 15 passenger van and monitors vehicle usage.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Works under the general supervision of the North Bellevue Community Services Supervisor.
• Exercises supervision part time employees volunteers and in the absence of the Community Services Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in the social sciences business recreation or related field(s).
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in human/social services programming recreation activities or a related area.
• Any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• First Aid and CPR Occupational Blood Born Pathogens and Defensive Driving certification preferred required if hired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; knowledge of project management including planning scheduling monitoring and problem solving; knowledge of the methods and procedures of budget development and control; knowledge of City regulations relevant to the program area as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Experience in recreation program development and implementation.
• Experience in writing and managing contracts.
• Ability to relate and work with a broad and varied population skill in conflict resolution de-escalation and customer service.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures to ambiguous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to supervise the work of staff including coordinating assigning monitoring and evaluating work hiring training motivating and disciplining staff.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Ability to analyze and prepare budgets set program fees develop schedules reports policy and procedures manuals and correspondence.
• Knowledge of databases spreadsheets registration and scheduling programs utilized by the City.
• Knowledge of applicable information technology relative to service area.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with department recreation staff and partnership organizations.
• Knowledge of recreation site management including operations and maintenance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to high depending upon the time of day and the program level and type.
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions.
• Work schedule can vary and will include nights and weekends.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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