The Parks & Recreation Department currently has (2) two vacancies within the department to include a Program Coordinator for Special Events and a Program Coordinator for the Youth Services-After School Programs.

The Recreation Program Coordinator for the Youth Services-After School Programs, under general supervision, plans, promotes, implements, and provides oversight of youth services including out-of-school time programs, spring, summer and winter camps, and the Fun on the Run mobile recreation program. The position also contributes to youth development programs and events along with other recreational activities designed to meet the needs and interests of the community. The coordinator has the opportunity to develop and implement program curriculum, facilitate staff training and supervise teams of staff and volunteers.  This position will work a set schedule of Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

The ideal candidate will possess characteristics commensurate with public servanthood – friendly, professional, accessible, collaborative, and transparent; has the ability to remain calm and proactively handle arising issues and troubleshoot emerging problems that may occur at offsite locations; and understands and fosters building trusting relationships with parents, school districts, and community partners.  

The Recreation Program Coordinator-Special Events focuses on developing, organizing and coordinating a variety of special and major community events for the City of Fairfield. Currently there are five signature community events which are held in the downtown area and on weekends and/or evenings.
 
Highly qualified candidates will have direct experience of managing and coordinating City-sponsored events and special activities. The position is responsible for all aspects of event coordination, including but not limited to initiating and managing third party contracts for services, insurance compliance, permitting, health & safety protocols, City policy and procedures; traffic control; marketing and promotion; and serves as the department representative and liaison with various departments, organizations, agencies, and community service groups. This position will work a flexible schedule based on programmatic needs including evenings, weekends and holidays. 

The position requires excellent organizational, communication and time management skills; the ability to negotiate contracts, solicit volunteers, and collaborate with stakeholder partners.  The ideal candidate will possess characteristics commensurate with public servanthood-friendly, professional, accessible, collaborative and transparent; and has the ability to remain calm and proactively handle arising issues and troubleshoot emerging problems that may occur on the event day(s).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A minimum of (2) two years of progressively responsible experience in the development and coordination of programs, services, activities and events are required. Experience in recreation programs with the public is highly desirable.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Depending on assignment, possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:
 
Recent trends and developments and sources of information related to assigned program area.
 
Marketing concepts and networking practices.
 
Oral presentation.
 
Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
 
Report structuring and writing.
 
Modern office methods.
 
Computer software including word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications.
 
Arithmetic, basic mathematical calculations and statistics.
 
Basic principles and practices of supervision and training.
 
Ability to:
 
Plan, organize, promote and direct program activities and events.
 
Train, motivate and facilitate city staff and volunteer groups.
 
Work independently and assist in meeting administrative and operational goals and deadlines.
 
Create an inventory of resources for maintaining on-going program.
 
Develop creative approaches to customer and program needs and situations.
 
Produce word processing, spreadsheet and presentation data.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
 
Make effective presentations to targeted outreach groups.
 
Understand and interpret the correlation between marketing efforts and performance indicators.
 
Prioritize and balance tasks with operational requirements.
 
Development and implement various data collection and reporting systems.
 
Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Remain calm in emergency situations.

About City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department

Fairfield is a vibrant and diverse community with respect for its heritage and a vision for the future. You will find information in this link www.fairfield.ca.gov/about/default.asp about Fairfield’s history, demographics, traffic conditions, weather, and driving directions to City Hall from the surrounding freeways. Fairfield combines a prime commercial real estate location, room for growing businesses, and a large and talented work force. Affordable housing, good schools and close proximity to many of the San Francisco Bay Area’s world-famous destinations make Fairfield attractive for employers and workers. The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer. Go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NdyfdCNWn4 to see why the City of Fairfield is a great place to work!

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