Arts Division

Salary: $17.14 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : Encinitas, CA
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Job Number: 25-13
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Opening Date: 09/03/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Recreation Leaders (II) in the Arts Division are responsible for coordinating and leading in arts activities, programs and services at a variety of City facilities, which may include the Community Center, Pacific View Arts Center, Encinitas Library, and City parks and beaches. Work schedule may vary including working evenings and weekends.

Recreation Leader is a part-time, temporary position. Incumbents work less than 999 a year. Work schedules may vary and incumbents may be required to work weekends and evenings.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

• Provide general assistance to the public

• Work with community groups and organizations

• Assist in the recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers

• Assist with arts programs, activities, and events for variety of ages at different facilities

• Lead, conduct, organize, and assist with arts activities and programs

• Prepare, maintain and/or clean up City facilities and equipment for arts activities, programs, and services

• Issue, collect and organize arts equipment and supplies for arts activities, programs, and services

• Perform a variety of general and routine administrative tasks in support of arts programs, including data entry registration using software related to assigned functions and modern office equipment

• Maintain records, forms and documentation on assigned activities and services

• Assist with marketing and promotions

• Develop flyers, correspondence, and reports for arts activities and services

• Photograph and record video of arts programs and events

• Use City vehicles to run errands, including pick up/delivery of program and event supplies, hanging promotional banners/signs on approved City locations, and placing event signage such as temporary no park notices

• Direct the program use and care of assigned facilities, equipment and materials

• Enforce established rules, policies and procedures at City facilities and programs/events
• Customer service principles.

• Objectives of arts activities.

• Basic mathematical and reading concepts.

• Record keeping.

• Computer programs related to area of assignment.

• English language, grammar, and punctuation.

• Laws and regulations in driving a vehicle.

Skills in

• Providing customer service.

• Using computers and related software applications.

• Performing routine mathematical calculations.

• Working with money.

• Reading.

• Record keeping.

• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Driving a vehicle.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):
At least 18 years of age plus two years of increasingly responsible recreational activities and services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience in the specific area of assignment is desirable
Application Process and Deadline
This position is open until filled
with a first review of applications scheduled for 2/26/25
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Interns,contract and seasonal employees are in enrolled in ICMA retirement 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

Interns, contract and seasonal employees shall accrue sick leave pursuant to the Health Workplace, Health Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522).
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Please describe your experience providing front-line customer service.
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Please describe your experience using registration and ticketing software such as ActiveNet and
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Please describe your experience working with Adobe Creative Suite.
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