Program Specialist

Job Description:

Program Specialist

Description

City of Claremont

The City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for two enthusiastic, highly energetic and experienced individuals for the Youth Programs Division and Special Events.
If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....

• Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
• Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment?
• Are you passionate about working with staff, volunteers, and participants to develop social skills and provide resources that will help them achieve their goals?
• The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?

If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be our next Program Specialist for Youth Program or Special Events!

The Position

YOUTH PROGRAMS DIVISION - YAC

The Youth Activity Center (YAC) is looking for one highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to coordinate lunchtime and after-school activities, supervise participants, staff, and contract workers, and interact with City and School officials. They will also create flyers for events, and plan monthly calendars and weekly schedules. Other duties include making purchases for daily programs and snack bars, administrative support, and coordinating special events for the YAC. Hours of work vary Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The YAC is open Monday - Friday 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS
The Special Events team plans and implements the following annual events; Spring Celebration, Memorial Day, Fourth of July Celebration, Monday Night Concert Series, Movies in the Park Series, Halloween Spooktacular, Veterans Day, and the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Special Events team is also responsible for the overseeing the Hero Banner Program, the Making Change Contest, and assisting with a number of community events throughout the year. Duties will include setting up and breaking down events, preparing and distributing marketing materials, purchasing supplies and equipment, and organizing event supplies. The Program Specialist will also be moving tables and chairs, and setting up audio visual equipment for events. Hours of work vary Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Program Specialist is part-time and requires 25 hours per week of work. This position is not eligible for benefits. The Program Specialist will work special events and some weekends for Youth Programs. The mandatory special events all staff are required to work include: Village Venture - in October; Halloween Spooktacular - Saturday before Halloween; Holiday Promenade - First Friday in December; Spring Celebration - Saturday before Easter; 4th of July Celebration - July 4. In addition, Recreation and Human Service staff may be called upon to work for other special events throughout the year.

The individual holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”), Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3. As a mandated reporter, this individual is required to comply with the agency’s Policy on Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting.

Ideal Candidate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), and two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, social or human services, or a related field. College coursework in social services, human services, social work, or a related field is highly desirable.

A valid California Driver's License, good driving record, and certification in First Aid and CPR are also required. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Additional Information

THE COMMUNITY

Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.

Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.

The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.

Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.



Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$19.52 - $23.59 Hourly