Program Coordinator II

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

15d•$15

About The Position

PROGRAM COORDINATOR II City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator II to perform and oversee the operations of youth development programs or recreational programs and activities. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Program Coordinator II position earns competitive pay of $ 15.05/hr . We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a variety of recreational programs, apply to join our team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROGRAM COORDINATOR II As a Program Coordinator II, you spend your day being part of community events. Your work typically involves serving on the FEMA/NIMS and Emergency Response Shelter programs, assisting in the interviewing, hiring and training of employees and volunteers. Your job is essential to the city, and you provide administrative support; verify daily cash reports for accuracy in collected monies and submit incident reports. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include assisting in preparation for public events and presentations; coordinate and attend meetings with staff and community. When you are not out in the city, you generally p rovide clerical support; maintain communications with outside agencies; and assist in registering clients for programs. You also assist in organizing a variety of athletic programs, tournaments, camps and special events; secure locations and solicit sponsors for events; provide information to the public regarding programs and special events. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in customer service, public relations, and finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

Required Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalency
Required Work Experience: One (1) year experience in overseeing operations of programs and activities.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Nice To Haves

Education Preference: Bachelor Degree in related field.
Experience Preference: Two (2) years working in such related fields
Bilingual English/ Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

Serving on the FEMA/NIMS and Emergency Response Shelter programs
Assisting in the interviewing, hiring and training of employees and volunteers
Provide administrative support
Verify daily cash reports for accuracy in collected monies and submit incident reports
Assisting in preparation for public events and presentations
Coordinate and attend meetings with staff and community
Provide clerical support
Maintain communications with outside agencies
Assist in registering clients for programs
Assist in organizing a variety of athletic programs, tournaments, camps and special events
Secure locations and solicit sponsors for events
Provide information to the public regarding programs and special events
Providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed