PROJECT COORDINATOR

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PROJECT COORDINATOR

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the Arts and Cultural Affairs Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

When assigned to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services: Under general direction, to assist a Project Manager, or higher level staff, in the planning, developing, organizing, and managing of development programs, projects, and activities throughout the city, involving the following aspects: financial analysis; liaison with the community; coordination of activities with community partners, nonprofits, business operators, owners and tenants; contract preparation and supervision; marketing activities; and to do related work as required.

Parks make life better! Our parks are an important resource for the community, providing venues for people to recreate, improve their health and well-being, and connect with neighbors and nature. The City has over 50 parks totaling close to 3,000 acres of parkland. We have pocket parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, regional parks, joint use and special use facilities. Our park system includes both developed parks and natural open spaces for recreation and habitat conservation. Across the various park types there are numerous recreational opportunities including active sports fields, playgrounds, splashpads for water play, recreation centers, passive recreation amenities as well as access to 12 community centers, 3 senior centers, 8 swimming pools (including one joint-use pool), 23.7 miles of beautiful trails, and 2 dog parks. The City also owns several undeveloped sites throughout the City that are earmarked for future parks.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General assignments, which may be assigned for all positions:

When assigned as Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator:

When assigned as Fox Foundation Coordinator:


Qualifications

When assigned to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services:

Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with major work in public or business administration, economics, planning, marketing, arts or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of professional administrative or analytical experience in special event planning, community relations, cultural programs, event planning, and grant management or related field. A Master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Highly Desired Qualifications:


Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 10/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$84,000.00 - $112,560.00 Annually
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