Community Services Coordinator

City of La Mirada•La Mirada, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Services Director or his/her designee, assists, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates programs, activities, and special events for families, adults, youth, and seniors.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Operations of recreation, senior, adult and youth programs, community-wide special events, volunteer programs, and general community service programs; budget preparation and monitoring; research and report writing techniques; English grammar, spelling, and composition; Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and database applications.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and public; assess the needs of the community and assist in the development of programs to meet those needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and staff; effectively train and supervise subordinates; demonstrate effective analytical skills; utilize quality customer service skills and techniques; work nights and weekends.
Two years of responsible recreation experience with a public or private recreation agency including supervisory experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Physical Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Possession of a valid California Driver License is required.
Possession of a valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certificate is required within one month of employment.

Nice To Haves

Second language speaking skills in Spanish or Korean is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates Community Services programming within assigned program areas.
Oversees general program areas which include but are not limited to: Senior services, classes for older adults, social services, community events, and volunteers.
Schedules, assigns, trains, evaluates, supervises staff and volunteers.
Develops and coordinates program publicity through use of websites, social media, flyers, brochures, news releases, and other media.
Plans, implements, and monitors budget expenditures and revenues pertaining to assigned program areas.
Purchases and maintains supplies for Community Services programs.
Maintains a network of communication with various social services and recreation agencies.
Assists as staff liaison for commissions, committees and community programs.
Performs research, prepare reports and make program recommendations.
Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related duties as required or assigned.