The City of West Hollywood seeks enthusiastic and motivated recreation professionals to join our team! This opportunity is perfect for individuals with a passion for giving back to the community in a fun and engaging way. The ideal candidate must possess prior experience assisting in the oversight, instruction, and execution of recreation/education-type programs and activities. Experience in facility management, registration/reservation software, and social media marketing is highly preferred.
Note: There are currently two (2) half-time regular vacancies and one (1) 3/4-time vacancy. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill these and all other vacancies occurring while the list is active. Employees in the half-time classification work an average of 20 hours per week and employees in the 3/4-time classification work an average of 30 hours per week. Part-time employees receive prorated benefits in accordance with the West Hollywood Municipal Employees (WEHOME) MOU. The City's Recreation Services Division operates Sunday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Work locations include the West Hollywood Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) and Plummer Park.
How to Apply: Submit your online application at weho.org/jobs by Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
High school diploma or GED (desirable)
One year of coursework from college or technical school desired; and,
One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. In 1984, the idea for the City of West Hollywood was proposed by an unlikely coalition of LGBT activists, seniors, and renters. These groups came together to advocate for cityhood.
Through tireless determination, the City of West Hollywood was officially incorporated as an independent City on November 29, 1984. Previously, West Hollywood had been an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County. The first West Hollywood City Council in 1984 established West Hollywood as the first City in the nation to have a majority openly gay governing body.
Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles, at 1.9 square miles, West Hollywood is a robust economic and cultural center instilled with idealism and creativity. West Hollywood shares boundaries with the cities of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. West Hollywood has a Council-Manager form of government with five elected members of the City Council. Law enforcement is provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and fire protection is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for... many of its approximately 35,000 residents. For more than three decades, West Hollywood has been one of the most influential small cities in the nation; no other city of its size has had a greater impact on the national progressive public policy agenda.
More than 40 percent of West Hollywood’s residents identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. West Hollywood is also home to a thriving community of nearly 4,000 people from regions of the former Soviet Union — this represents approximately 11 percent of the City’s population.
West Hollywood has set new standards for other municipalities, not only as a leader in many critical social movements — including HIV and AIDS advocacy; affordable and inclusionary housing; LGBT rights, civil rights, and human rights; women’s rights; protection of our environment; and animal rights — but also in fiscal responsibility; city planning; infrastructure; social services programs; wellness and recreation programs; senior services and aging-in-place programs; public and community arts; community engagement; and innovation.
The City’s advocacy and services priorities are reflected in the City’s core values, which include: respect and support for people; responsiveness to the public; idealism, creativity, and innovation; quality of residential life; promotion of economic development; public safety; and, responsibility for the environment.
The City of West Hollywood is filled with rich history. People from all over the globe visit West Hollywood for its iconic destinations such as The Sunset Strip for its unparalleled historical connection to music, entertainment, architecture, fashion, and culture-making; for Santa Monica Boulevard’s historic LGBT destinations and entertainment establishments; and for the Design District’s shopping, galleries, and restaurants.