Community Services Supervisor - Special Events

WHY JOIN #TEAMRC

The City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Community Services Department is looking for a motivated self-starter with a passion for event programming and community engagement to join us as the Special Events Supervisor. In this role, you’ll be responsible for more than 35 special events annually including Summer Concerts, Movie Nights, 4th of July Fireworks, Spooktacular Halloween event, Egg-Shellebration, Easter event, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Snowy Hula Day with Santa, groundbreaking events for new projects, ribbon cuttings, and many more! This position will work collaboratively with a variety of City departments, local government agencies, community businesses, non-profits, and other key event stakeholders to host quality and engaging special events that activate community spaces and build life-long positive memories for residents.

Are you ready to meet the challenge of providing enriching, fun, and meaningful opportunities for the community to come together? If so, apply to join Team CSD!

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Who We Are…

The Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department’s mission is to engage the community by providing opportunities to play, celebrate, grow and be entertained through premier programs, outstanding services, and a positive environment creating life-long memories. The department operates the Epicenter Sports Complex, RC Family Resource Center, RC Sports Center, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, Goldy S. Lewis Community Center, and James L. Brulte Senior Center. In addition to the above-listed facilities, more than 30 different parks are open to the community for passive use, park shelters and event rentals, hiking trails, athletic fields, and city-planned special events.

How We Get Things Done…

The Community Services Department’s guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done: Integrity, Humility, Teamwork, Curiosity, Inclusivity, and Zeal. Successful candidates will embody our core values and have a passion for carrying out the department’s Mission and Vision to meet the City Council’s goal of ensuring and advancing the quality of life for the community through inclusive decision-making.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC

This Supervisor position operates in the Special Event Division and is responsible for curating, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating special events. Using a creative. curious and inclusive mind-set, this position will focus on engaging new and existing large-scale special events and programs such as festivals, concert series, and ceremonies.

You'll be responsible for:

Developing and administering programming/event budgets and preparing post-event and financial summary evaluations; monitoring assigned revenue areas for performance.

Evaluating current special events to ensure the department is achieving the desired outcome in terms of community engagement and cost/benefit in use of City funds.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with event supporters to procure event sponsorship funds from various businesses; coordinating sponsorship opportunities and manages deliverables on executed sponsorship agreement(s) for each event(s).

Managing event contracts, permits as needed, and facility oversight related to events and calendaring.

Strategic planning for future execution of special events; staying up to date on current trends, community needs, and available resources to provide innovative and impactful activities for the community.

Developing a sustainable cost-recovery model to support subsidized programs and services; conducting research to develop programming and special events and collects data to measure effectiveness and impact of special events.

Employing strong leadership skills to benefit Team RC and the community.

Cooperating with Community Affairs team to establish and implement event marketing plans.

Acting as a liaison to large events/programs that the city has partnered with through a binding contract.

Overseeing and evaluating artist/talent and programming for events.

Provides assignments, coordination of schedules, and assistance to assigned recreation special events division and volunteer staff.

Must have the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

This position might be a perfect fit for you if:

You are a self-starter and take initiative with a positive and can-do attitude.

You are resourceful, creative, and think outside the box to solve problems and maximize available resources.

You have a knack for discovering innovative enhancements to improve quality outcomes in everyday activities.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines is appealing to you.

You are a team player who is open to diverse ideas and perspectives, willing to be engage in constructive collaborations to generate well-rounded approaches to achieve goals.

You have a talent for clearly and effectively communicating with all people.

For more information on this position, please visit the job description here.

ARE YOU QUALIFIED

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field and three years of experience in the implementation of cultural and recreation activities and programs or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.

Examples of Acceptable Substitutions:

Substitution: A total of seven years of professional-level experience in the implementation of cultural and recreation activities and programs may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and programs common to the field of recreation and cultural programs, community center operations and management; principles of supervision; first aid methods and safety practices related to recreational program planning and evaluation; methods for identifying community recreation needs. Ability to effectively work with people having varied socio-economic standings; prepare and present concise written and oral reports; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; plan, promote and implement recreation and Community Services programs; analyze unusual situations and resolve through application of policy; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.

Special Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Depending on the assignment, first aid and CPR certification may be .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office; some reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Travel throughout the City is . Work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE

Recruitment Schedule:

First Interview: June 17, 2025

Second Interview: June 26, 2025

**Subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to apply online at Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

Successful candidate will be required to:

Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America

Pass a pre-employment medical exam

Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E- Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit

Disclaimers

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please click here. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at .

Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website at for more information.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: 10500 Civic Center Dr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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City of Rancho Cucamonga

10500 Civic Center Dr.

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730

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