Cultural & Recreation Services Coordinator - Senior Services

TheCity of Oxnards Cultural and Recreation Services Senior Services Divisionis seekingaCultural &Recreation Services Coordinatorwith strong planning program design and volunteer managementskills to be a part of our team. Thisindividual must be comfortable recruiting seniors forvolunteer positions collaborating with area non-profits organizing and running trainings/in servicesand collecting/analyzing data. The ideal candidate willhave experience working with seniors grantsvolunteers and/or in the non-profit community. This positionwill be responsible for independentlyperforming a wide range of administrative and analytical tasks.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program

• Recruit volunteers for local non-profits as well as to lead City exercise classes

• Organize trainings and volunteer appreciations

• Work with up to 200 volunteers reporting directly to you

• Oversee program data collection input and reporting

• Track and report on program financials

• Be able to lift up to 20lbs

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Payroll/Classification Title:Cultural and Recreation ServicesAnalyst

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Cultural and Recreation Services Specialist in that it provides professional journey level program supervision planning coordinating and marketing.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion; or may supervise paraprofessional and/or support staff including conducting performance evaluations coordinating training and implementing hiring discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Plans coordinates and supervises cultural and/or recreation service programs; provides marketing and community outreach; prepares marketing and program materials; schedules and trains staff and other program resources; may assist in providing program instruction for participants and/or recruitment and coordination of program volunteers.

• Provides oversight and evaluation of assigned program and events; assesses program needs and services provided; makes recommendations and implements changes and additions to program/service offerings.

• Serves as a representative and liaison with the public and related community groups and organizations and provides program information and support; responds to concerns and resolves issues; collaborates to provide quality services and for the creation and improvement of programs that benefit the community.

• Participates in the development of assigned program budget; monitors and tracks expenditures budget allocation and/or grant funding and compliance with applicable regulations; prepares related reports.

• Monitors and maintains supplies and program materials inventory; researches sources for materials and supplies and initiates purchases; maintains files records and program documentation.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in parks and recreation human services business or public administration or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of professional recreational programming or human services experience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record may be required depending on the position

• First Aid & CPR Certification required within 4 months of employment

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time part-time and temporary assignments.There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Cultural and Recreation Services Department Senior Services Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by theOxnard Mid Managers Union (OMMA).

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactAnnette Adamsat