Program Specialist

Program Specialist City of Redlands - 3.8 Redlands, CA Job Details Full-time $56,208 - $68,321 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Research Full Job Description JOB Help shape the events, activities, and programs that our community will remember!

Under supervision, to plan, oversee, and evaluate City recreation programs, senior citizen programs, and community activities and services; to organize, assist with implementing, and schedule special/cultural events, and specialized recreation, social services, and sport/athletics programs. May provide technical and functional leadership to lower-level positions.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Assists with the coordination and implementation of recreation, leisure, and promotional activities and seasonal, public relations, and special events and makes recommendations concerning new programs;Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling, implementing, and directing comprehensive and diverse programs and activities, including children's services, youth and adult classes, cultural arts programs, special events, sports and aquatic programs, tournaments, senior citizen programs, and Market Night;Assists with overseeing volunteers as required;Assists with program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of community services;Provides information and referrals to the public, school officials, and community groups about programs being offered;Maintains records and files related to assigned areas of responsibility;Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies and materials for assigned areas of responsibility;Assist with researching cost estimates for budget recommendations and provides justifications for needed supplies and equipment;Coordinates program registration, including the collection and accounting of monies;Assist with the evaluation of program attendance, participant responses and cost, and makes recommendations regarding the continuance or cancellation of programs;Assist with compiling information for reports and research demographics; Practices preventive maintenance programs to properly care for facilities and equipment and inspects recreation areas and facilities to ensure proper and safe use of equipment;Responds to inquiries and complaints;Participates in long-term planning to assess future recreation needs; andPerforms related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume". Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at