Job Title: Economic Development & Recreation Assistant
Department: Recreation
Hours: Part-Time
Job Description:
Employment Opportunity
CITY OF CRESCENT CITY
377 “J” Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-7483
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & RECREATION ASSISTANT
$18.35 - $23.42 Hourly
(This is a part-time position)
There is one position available in the classification of Economic Development & Recreation Assistant for the City of Crescent City Economic Development & Recreation Department.
This position is open until filled.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with project management, including budgeting, purchasing, and reporting requirements; Assists with preparation and assembly of grant applications; Assembles grant billing documents; Serves as a liaison between the City and local business owners; Connects businesses to local resources; Provides guidance to businesses to encourage participation and coordination during tourist season, special events, and holidays; Conducts and guides Economic Development & Recreational activities such events, community outreach, committee meetings, and group activities; Analyze projects to create reports used to develop best practices; Collects and organizes data on local business statistics and travel/tourism trends; Assists with marketing strategies and project design for City projects, economic development efforts, community outreach, and special events; Updates websites and social media platforms to provide current and relevant information to the public; Assists in the instruction of volunteers and any subordinate staff in in-service training and department activities. Performs a variety of reception, clerical and administrative tasks as necessitated by the assignment; Maintains order and assists in promotion and adherence of City and Departmental rules, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of: General office practices and how to use common office equipment; Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Work after hours and occasionally on weekends; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Develop good public relations skills including a friendly, courteous and enthusiastic attitude. Perform assigned tasks independently without close supervision; Multitask while completing assignments with great attention to detail; Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing; Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, outside agencies and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent is required.
Experience: One year’s experience of varied clerical support, preferably with a government agency. Work involving community engagement and/or organizing, and administrative work is desirable.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, or equivalent if a resident of another state. Must have and maintain a license which is insurable under the current City insurance policy.
Wage and Benefits
Hourly Wage -- $18.35 - $23.42
BENEFITS: 40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year and participation in 457(b) plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS: A complete and signed City of Crescent City application must be received in the Administration Department to be considered for employment. Application materials are available at City Hall on the Job Board or on the City’s website at www.crescentcity.org.
THE SELECTION PROCESS may consist of a written exam and/or an oral interview. Subsequent to a job offer and prior to being hired, a candidate must successfully pass a medical examination, drug screen, DMV review, fingerprint and background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Crescent City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status or other non-merit factors in its hiring practices, including the process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions of employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make reasonable efforts during the interview process to accommodate people with special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodation is necessary, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to your interview date.
For any questions, please contact Sara Barbour, Human Resources Manager.
City of Crescent City
Human Resources
377 J Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-7483, ext. 19
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