Community Organizer, Child Development Programs

Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Four years of responsible administrative experience in a broad range of varied and responsible experiences involving project coordination, community organization, functional and technical employee supervision, and public relations. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingering is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.