Program Leader (Usda Grant) (At-Will)

Torrance, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 19

Posted on: 20-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference give back to your community and be a voice for change apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is seekingProgram Leadersto staff our Farmers Market/Community Gardens program!

The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services activities programs and facilities for all those who live learn work and play in the City of Torrance.

The Department

The mission of theCommunity Services Departmentis to enrich the community through the provision of recreational cultural and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The CommunityServices Departmenttakes pride inEnriching the Community through People Programs and Partnerships. The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision mission and goals of the department: Administrative Services Cultural Services Library Services Parks Services and Recreation Services.

Farmers Market- The City of Torrance Community Services Department is accepting applications for Program Leader to assist in its Certified Farmers Markets on Tuesdays and designated weekdays. These Farmers Markets are well-attended fast-paced and features seasonal produce and local food from a total of 215 farmers and vendors twice a week.

The Position

The Program Leader will support the Senior Program Specialist in coordinating the Service for Seniors project which involves gathering produce boxes at the Torrance Certified Farmers Market and delivering them to various City hubs including Senior Centers and Libraries. The Program Leader will also assist with the packaging delivery and pick-up of produce boxes as well as support cooking demonstrations at Senior Centers to promote healthy eating and community engagement.

Hours:This is a grant funded recurrent part-time non-civil service as needed position.This position is budgeted for approximately 8 hours/week funded through September 29 2027.This position will be required to work every Tuesday and Saturday Farmers Market from approximately 7:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. The remaining hours will generally be scheduled during the day; some evenings may also be required

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Six months of recent paid or volunteer part-time work experience directly related to recreation or community programs and services involving public contact is desirable.

License and/or Certificates

Negative tuberculin test.

Ideal Candidate
Inaddition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidatewill possess:

Two years of recent paid work experience assisting with coordinating a certified Farmers Market or large scale public event(s) which included frequent contact with the general public;
Knowledge of Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)
Knowledge of shopping at Farmers Markets.
Knowledge in event layout and set up procedures;
Safe work practices and procedures;
Effective customer services techniques;
Ability to effectively work with others;
Skills in instructing training and evaluating staff;
Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
Effective oral and written communication skills; and
Ability to comply with and enforce Departmental Divisional and Program policies and procedures.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

This is an internal selection process. Interested applicants must submit an online application available at Application submissions will be accepted on an open continuous bases. The first review of applications will be those received by August 28 2025.

Only those candidates whose experience best meet the needs of the City and the Department will be invited to participate in an oral interview.

If you have additional questions please contact Joyce Chan Farmers Market Manager at or .

SPECIAL NOTES

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As a condition of employment candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds cultures religions and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

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