Childrens Network Event Coordinator*
Salary
$70,096.00 - $96,408.00 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-01301-01
Department
Human Services - Childrens Network
Opening Date
05/16/2026
Closing Date
5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Childrens Network is currently recruiting for a Childrens Network Event Coordinator* to assist with coalition building efforts in the community by coordinating interagency projects and representing Childrens Network with the community and other governmental agencies. The Community Event Coordinator will plan, organize, and execute moderate- to large-scale events and initiatives focused on child abuse prevention, supporting families, and strengthening community relationships. The events executed by this Coordinator will often include elected officials and distinguished guests in attendance. In addition, the Coordinator will assist in the development, monitoring, and adherence to budgets; develop and monitor schedules and timelines; and develop and distribute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals, and assist in the selection of sites and vendors, including conducting site visits, reviewing contracts, and supporting negotiations.
This position requires a candidate with a strong ability to effectively and efficiently plan and execute events with great detail. Additionally, requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for improving community needs, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to foster strong community partnerships. This position reports to the Associate Network Officer.
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Childrens Network Community and Event Coordinator job description.
Childrens Networks Mission:
Children's Network coordinates preventative programs and services through collaboration and engagement with community and county partners to strengthen and promote child, family, and community well-being.
Childrens Networks Vision:
Children's Network envisions positive outcomes for children and families in San Bernardino County. This is achieved through active and engaged collaborations of county and community partners, relevant training opportunities for service providers, and promoting public awareness and shared understanding of risk factors of child abuse and neglect.
Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
To learn more about Childrens Network, click follow this link.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Schedule: Assignments and attendance at meetings and conferences, sometimes occurring after normal business hours and weekends, necessitates a flexible work schedule.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background Investigation: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience event planning and coordinating large (100+ attendees) scale events.
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college in social/behavioral science, public health, public/business administration, or a closely related field.
NOTE: A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelors degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have child abuse prevention planning experience; facilitation and public speaking experience for both public and private sector audiences; excellent communication skills as well as excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at(855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed:
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Coursework: If you do not possess a completed Associates Degree or higher in social/behavioral science, public health, public/business administration, or closely related field, list the school, course title and number and number of units (semester or quarter) earned. Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelors degree or higher.
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Experience: I have two (2) years or more full-time work experience performing the following with large scale (100+) events (check all that apply):
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Community and Human Relations: Describe your experience and interaction with the public, press, public officials, and community and/or faith based organizations on behalf of an organization. Include any experience serving on boards, committees, or community organizations, and indicate offices held or level of involvement.
If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Event Planning Experience: Describe your experience planning public events. Your response should include the following: your role (level of responsibility) the resources you utilized how you measured outcomes overall dollar amount of your event budget and if you came in under or over budget
If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
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