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ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$39,187 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Activity Coordinator Department of Veterans Affairs
JC-524583
- Activity Coordinator
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER
$3,167.00 - $3,966.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
9/12/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Residential Activities Department at the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles and is responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with activities required to meet the goals of activity programs for residents. Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at to learn more about us. We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet's Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state's Veterans Preference program.
Please note:
You will need to take and pass an examination for Activity Coordinator to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit . Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state's Veterans Preference Program. Working Conditions Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER
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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-524583
Position #(s): 576-156-8319-013
Working Title:
Activity Coordinator
Classification:
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER
$3,167.00 - $3,966.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
VHC-WLA Human Resources
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Week:
Friday - Tuesday Department Information The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Department Website:
https://
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a(n) Activity Coordinator Training Course Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired. Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference. Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678). The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service. The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable. If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment. Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
9/12/2026