What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM COORDINATOR position at City of Huntington Beach, CA?
- Skills necessary to perform responsible professional duties related to administration, fund development and grant writing, exhibition logistics, marketing, public information, social media, website management and excellent customer service skills.
Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
Examples of Essential Duties
Under the direction of the Cultural Services Supervisor:
- Assists with administrative functions including information management; special activities and events planning; fund development, corporate solicitation efforts; and special projects
- Responsible for the marketing of programs and activities by drafting newsletters, promotional brochures, and media/public relations materials
- May assist with website management
- May supervise volunteers assigned to support functions
- Responsible for researching and drafting private, public, and corporate grant submissions
- Acts as liaison to City staff and external organizations
- May be assigned oversight of one or more Cultural Services programs and other duties as required.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of arts and public administration with the emphasis on non-profit finances
- Contemporary art issues and understanding of the broad role of a community art center
- Public relations and marketing.
Ability to:
- Work with a diversity of individuals and community groups on a wide range of projects/programs
- Develop and present ideas and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work as part of a team and be available to work unusual schedules including some evenings and weekends.
Education: A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in art, social science, communication or related field
Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required. Experience working for a nonprofit organization or municipality and experience in a cultural arts organization is highly desirable.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
- An official City of Huntington Beach online job application must be filled out in its entirety.
- Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
- Applicants best meeting the City’s needs will be invited to an oral interview.
- Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement drug screen, TB Screening, DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting, and reference check must be completed with acceptable results.
Supplemental Information
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
