Community Services Activities Coordinator - Outside the Box After School Program (Temp./Part-time)

Community Services Activities Coordinator - Outside the Box After School Program (Temp./Part-time)

Salary

$21.16 - $25.72 Hourly

Location

SPZoo - 3414 W Street Eureka CA 95503, CA

Job Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number

T47

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description Summary

Join us this fall and get outside the box! Our unique after school program is looking for a qualified Coordinator to take the lead in this program at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Coordinators lead staff and participants in planning and partaking in awesome activities - games, crafts, and special Zoo encounters in the wonderful setting of the redwood forest. Applicants must have availability Monday-Friday from 12PM-6PM throughout the 2026-2027 academic school year to be qualified for this position. Apply today!

Paper applications may also be obtained in-person from the Adorni Center at 1011 Waterfront Drive in Eureka.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, develops, coordinates, implements, supervises, and participates in targeted Community Services programs and activities which includes zoo programs, youth sports, adult sports, summer programs, special interest classes, special events, and other related community activities; performs directly related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned staff and volunteers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the mid-level class in the Community Services series. The principal function of an employee in this class is to develop, coordinate, implement, supervise, and participate in targeted Community Services and zoo programs and activities. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of higher level staff as assigned, but significant leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires an employee in this class to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all others contacted in the course of work. The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility. This class is distinguished from the Community Services Coordinator in that the latter has lead program coordination, administrative and day-to-day responsibilities.

Expectation of Job Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops, coordinates, implements, supervises, and participates in targeted Community Services and/or zoo programs and activities;
• Makes recommendations regarding prospective programs and/or changes to existing programs;
• Promotes and presents information concerning targeted Community Services and/or zoo programs to the general public, the media, and other applicable organizations; distributes information to potential and actual program participants;
• Assists in staff selection;
• Supervises and schedules staff, and provides for staff development and training;
• Leads and/or insures appropriate leadership of participants in targeted Community Services and/or zoo programs and activities;
• Collects and remits program fees;
• Coordinates and participates in the setup and removal of equipment and furniture utilized in programs and activities;
• Provides input on supplies needed, and purchases supplies within established guidelines;
• Completes and maintains various records relating to the operation of Community Services and/or zoo facilities;
• Insures that maintenance and/or safety issues are promptly resolved, and performs light maintenance as necessary;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to questions and comments from the public in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operations, programs, and activities related to community services and/or zoo facilities;
• Elements of effective interpersonal interactions with a wide range of targeted program participants;
• Supplies and equipment used in community services and/or zoo programs, and their safe use;
• Basic supervision and training;
• Basic recordkeeping;
• Basic safety policies, procedures, and techniques;
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with subordinates, program/activity participants, and the general public;
• Develop and conduct interesting and effective targeted community services and/or zoo programs and activities;
• Learn department policies and procedures concerning safety, accident reporting, handling inappropriate behavior, etc.;
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned task.
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Exercise integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

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

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of work experience in targeted community services program or closely related programs, including some supervisory experience or responsibility.

License:

• May require a valid California class C drivers license with satisfactory driving record.
• Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
• CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or community services/zoo facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work primarily in an office and/or community services/zoo facilities environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions while performing some outdoors duties. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering first aid and CPR, and are required to wear appropriate attire for the community services/zoo activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications/requirements listed above. Applications that do not appear to meet the minimum qualifications will not move forward in the recruitment process.

City of Eurekas Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We envision an inclusive community where everyone's fundamental needs are met, where our employees respect and celebrate all walks of life, where everyone can grow and thrive, as we work with integrity for the good of Eureka. Our mission is to meet the needs of Eureka residents, businesses and visitors by providing services and making decisions that are socially, fiscally and environmentally responsible, creating a workplace that values growth, inclusion and empathy for all.

Disaster Service Worker

All City of Eureka employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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may be modified or revoked. The City of Eureka is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by the City or by grants. Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If you have special needs, please call (707) 441-4124 prior to the examination date. When indicating you have a special need, one of the following definitions will apply to you. A disabled person is anyone who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: i.e., walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working or learning; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.

Temporary employees do not work more than 999 hours in a fiscal year (07/01 - 06/30) nor do they work more than 1,560 in a 12 month period beginning the first day of employment.

Paid Sick Leave

An employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment, is entitled to paid sick leave. Employees will earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins on the first day of employment or July 1, 2015, whichever is later. An employee may use accrued paid sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Employer City of Eureka

Address 531 K Street

Eureka, California, 95501

Phone (707) 441-4176

(707) 441-4117

Website http://www.eurekaca.gov