About the Department

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is your chance to become part of an exceptional organization and a dynamic team shaping the future of Fresno! The City of Fresno is seeking a Community Coordinator to support implementation of the Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (EAAC) Grant Program.

Are you passionate about connecting with the community and making a difference? The City of Fresno is hiring a Community Coordinator to serve as a vital link between the City and EAAC grantee organizations. Qualified candidates for this role will demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: arts, cultural arts, cultural studies, grant management, community services, program implementation, nonprofit operations, principles of financial management, public administration, customer service, project management, evaluation, planning, training and collaborating with a wide diversity of community groups.

In this role you’ll serve the community and advance the goals of the Cultural Arts Plan and Measure P.  Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Respond to grantee inquiries
• Coordinate and promote community events and technical assistance activities
• Represent the City at meetings and public functions
• Assist in resolving community concerns and facilitating solutions
• Support program development and implementation
• Collect data and prepare reports, correspondence, and outreach materials
• Collaborate with City departments and outside agencies
• Supervise and train support staff as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

ABOUT MEASURE P AND CULTURAL ARTS

The City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department administers funding from Measure P, a local sales tax that invests in improving and maintaining parks and facilities, creating new parks and trails, and funding recreation, community, and arts and culture programs. On an annual basis, twelve percent (12%) or approximately $5 million dollars, of Measure P funds are allocated to the EAAC grant program.

Grants funded through EAAC are implemented by the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission (Commission) in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council, or its successor local arts agency, using multiple solicitations that allow for a diverse set of programs. Grants include different program sizes and reach, including core operating and project-support funding for nonprofit organizations.

The City of Fresno’s Cultural Arts Plan guides this work and was adopted by the Fresno City Council on August 10, 2023. The Cultural Arts Plan identifies needs and opportunities in the arts and culture community, prioritizes outcomes and investments, and develops a vision and goals for the future of Fresno arts and cultural programs that are reflective of the cultural, demographic, and geographic diversity of Fresno.

Full job description available at: https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Community-Coordinator-12_23-Signed.pdf

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One (1) vacancy currently exists in the PARCS Department. Immediate and future vacancies may be filled from this list at the City's discretion. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the department head.

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices including assisting in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes and equipment along with feeding and exercising animals.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, political science, business administration, mass communications or related field. 

AND

Two (2) years of administrative support experience which emphasized public and community relations. 

Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY WORK DUTIES related to administrative support experience which emphasized public and community relations. Please provide specific examples for each job title rather than general statements.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Eligibles certified for consideration for hire will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. 

For assignments to the Airports Department, eligibles certified for consideration may be required to successfully complete a polygraph test, extensive background investigation and a department interview.

For assignments to the Fire or Police Departments certified for consideration may be required to successfully complete a polygraph and/or computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) exam and an in-depth background investigation prior to appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line.  Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs.  For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Only a select group of candidates will be invited to interview for this excellent opportunity.