CPRS Job Listing

WORK SCHEDULE: 4-day workweek, Monday - Thursday (7am-6pm) with some weekend special events

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of positions in this classification is to plan, develop, implement and oversee a wide range of community services and recreation programs and special events. This Community Services Coordinator position will be responsible for the development and ongoing supervision of Civic Center operations, programming for older adults, contract classes, and other community programs and events. 

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop community knowledge and build partnerships that will benefit the youth and at-risk youth of the community and their programs.
• Plan, organize and implement programs for the community that foster healthy living, cultural unity, and community identity.
• Provide advisory support and act as liaison to committees, community organizations and schools involved in human service programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a program budget and prudently allocate resources to accomplish program activities.
• Develop public relations materials and develop strategic alliances with media for the marketing of programs and promotion of the benefits of human service programs to the participants and the community.
• Work cooperatively with community organizations and agencies to build coalitions that will improve human service programs for the Stanton community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to governmental agencies and community groups.
• Respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Administer instructor/provider contracts; develop program budgets and monitor for contract compliance and appropriate expenditures.
• Maintain and update records, including registration information on program participants.
• Use a computer to perform job-related tasks.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION 

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Three years experience in handling human service programs and supervising community recreation programs and activities.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, public administration, education, health, human services, or a related area.

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled. First review date is Monday, May 26, 2025.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Stanton on-line job application. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stantonca. Applications must be filled out completely. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.