Assistant/Activity Manager - Arts

City of San Ramon•San Ramon, CA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for the arts to life in San Ramon! The City of San Ramon is looking for passionate, positive, and creative individuals to join our arts team. Our arts programs bring the community together through visual arts, cultural experiences, classes, events, and recreational activities that inspire creativity and connection. As an Activity Manager or Assistant Activity Manager, you’ll play an important role in making these experiences happen—from helping plan and deliver programs to engaging with participants and creating a welcoming environment where people of all ages can learn, create, and have fun. You’ll have the opportunity to work behind the scenes—and in the heart of—the community at some of San Ramon’s signature arts and cultural events, including: 3rd Thursday Arts & Eats, Juried Art Shows, Culture in the Community, International Film Series, and other exciting community celebrations and arts programs. Whether you’re leading an activity, supporting an event, connecting with participants, or helping bring a new program idea to life, your work will help make the arts accessible, engaging, and memorable for our community. This is more than a part-time opportunity—it’s a chance to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience in arts and recreation programming, work alongside a creative team, and make a positive impact in the community.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 17 years old (Assistant Activity Manager) or 18 years old (Activity Manager)
At least 500 hours of experience working with children in a day camp, child care program, youth program or summer camp (Assistant Activity Manager)
At least 750 hours of experience working with children in a day camp, child care program, youth program, sport league or summer camp (Activity Manager)
Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting
Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years
Knowledge of varied art techniques, programs and recreation activities appropriate for all ages
Knowledge of supervision and leadership techniques for participants of all ages
Knowledge of concepts of program risk management and safe work practices
Knowledge of Windows-based computer programs and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to supervise and lead participants of various ages
Ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with program participants, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to provide reliable and dependable assistance to the assigned program areas
Ability to provide creativity and enthusiasm to the assigned program areas
Ability to work independently with minimal direction from supervisory staff

Nice To Haves

Experience with a variety of art mediums and programs
First Aid Certification
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
California Class C Driver's License

Responsibilities

Supervise and engage with art program participants
Plan and organize program elements
Facilitate and implement recreation activities
Respond to questions by the public concerning program and department activities
Maintain a safe program environment and facility
Administers first aid as required
Understand and implement Parks & Community Services Department Policies and Procedures
Open, close, and secure program sites
Attend mandatory meetings and trainings
Have fun with the participants
Provides leadership and functional direction to a recreation program, activity or service
Directs and/or leads the activities of a program, activity or service
Oversees participants
Exercises general supervision and provides training to other staff
Keeps records and prepare reports
Provides program feedback to supervisory or management staff
Supervises volunteers in program area
Works in a lead position over entry-level staff and volunteers
Assists with staff training
Provides recommendations for curriculum development and changes
Attends mandatory training and meetings with supervisory staff that outline changes or additions to the program policies and procedures
Maintains the ability to have direct contact with supervisory staff during all shifts
Performs other duties as assigned