RECREATION: Project/Grant Assistant 1, Casual Job at City of Sunnyvale, CA
Description
CASUAL PROJECT/GRANT ASSISTANT 1
PAY RANGE: $17.10 - $28.00 PER HOUR
20 – 25 HOURS/WEEK
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals interested in assisting with the planning, administration, and implementation of programs hosted through the Recreation Services Division. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the City of Sunnyvale’s website at Sunnyvale.ca.gov. This position will be based at the Sunnyvale Community Center in the Recreation Services Division of the Dept. of Library and Recreation Services.
Essential Job Functions
May include, but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks for grant-funded projects (i.e., register participants, set up virtual programs, communicate with partners and instructors, etc.)- Develop a marketing plan with specific strategies and timeline to reach the partners and participants each project is focused on serving and assist with implementation of marketing and outreach strategies
- Monitor program quality and evaluate program effectiveness through participant surveys
- Responsible for completing grant reports, invoices, and billing/reimbursement in a timely manner to meet deadlines
- Provide staff support to staff, partners, and participants as needed to ensure positive outcomes for registered participants in Evidenced-Based fitness programs for older adults
- Become familiar with grant contract, grantee handbook and report templates
- Become familiar with Evidenced-Based fitness programs for older adults
- Familiarity with website development and coordination
- Provide excellent customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 10 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
- Graduation from high school or tested equivalent
- 1 year of clerical or administrative experience
- 1 year experience working with the general public
- Experienced working in subsidized or grant-funded programs
- Experienced working in collaboration with other organizations or schools to deliver a program
- Experienced in working with older adults and/or volunteers
- Experienced working with diverse individuals
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Some college units in recreation, gerontology, education, social work, etc.
- Experience with implementing grant-funded programs
- Experienced with working with low-income older adults
Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in these opportunities, please submit a City of Sunnyvale Employment Application, and response to the supplemental questions to be considered for a position.
If you are interested in these opportunities, please submit a City of Sunnyvale Employment Application, and response to the supplemental questions to be considered for a position.
City application forms, completed in full, are required, as well as responses to the required supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's website at www.sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on CITY JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further screening, which may include interviews, and interactive assessment exercises. There are a limited number of positions, and this job posting may close without notice.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. If you have not heard back within five working days, please contact Faye Brand at: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015.
Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test, and to random drug and alcohol testing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Angela Chan via email to: angelachan@sunnyvale.ca.gov. For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.
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