Salary : $103,733.76 - $125,544.64 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-T2A-B
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 92

Description
Under general direction, to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate park programs, special events, outreach activities, and day-to-day operations.
This position in located in the Parks and Recreation Department. As part of the Parks and Recreation Department Interpretation and Outdoor Recreation Program this Park Program Coordinators is responsible for coordinating and implementing community engagement goals and the mission of the Park Interpretation and Outdoor Recreation Program. This position will focus on design, development, coordination, and implementation of park programs to serve diverse populations while engaging in and building relationships with community-based organizations, agencies, and the public.

In addition to meeting the employment standards of the Parks Program Coordinator, candidates must also meet the following criteria:

• Candidates must demonstrate experience in the design, development, planning, coordination, and implementation of recreational programs, activities, and events with diverse, underserved, and historically excluded communities.

Typical Tasks

• Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating park operations and maintenance;
  
• Coordinates interactions with partners, volunteers, staff, contractors, licensees, and lease-holders;
  
• Plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and develops recommendations to improve a variety of park programs, special events, and community outreach activities;
  
• Schedules, assigns work, trains, and instructs assigned staff, volunteers, and docents;
  
• Recruits, orients, evaluates, and recognizes park volunteers, contractors, and docents;
  
• Assists in the development and implementation of service agreements and contracts;
  
• Evaluates and reports on the progression of service agreements and contracts;
  
• Collaborates with field operations staff, other County/public agencies, community organizations, and partners to secure and schedule programs, special events, and/or the special use of park facilities;
  
• Explains and interprets park policies and procedures to cooperative partners and others under agreements or contracts;
  
• Prepares correspondence and writes reports related to departmental programs; may present to various groups;
  
• Reviews, approves, and generates a variety of materials for marketing, informational, or educational purposes;
  
• Initiates supply and equipment orders for park programs and events, and manages related inventory;
  
• Gathers, develops, furnishes, and maintains accurate data, records, and files of departmental programs, activities, and operational expenses to assist in grant writing, reporting, and budget preparations;
  
• May perform minor custodial duties related to maintenance of park facilities, exhibits, and open space;
  
• Supervises and operates park visitor centers and gift shops;
  
• Maintains specialized equipment and materials;
  
• May supervise staff responsible for assisting in the facilitation of day-to-day operations or specialized programs;
  
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree,

and

Two (2) years of work experience coordinating or leading programs, projects, or planning large-scale events.

One (1) year of the required experience must have been in the field of the specialized program(s) when it can be demonstrated that: 1) it is an absolute necessity for the successful operation of the program(s); 2) that the Parks Program Coordinator will be held accountable for the specialized knowledge.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization;
  
• Possession of valid Advanced First Aid and CPR certificates issued by the American Red Cross before completion of the probationary period.

Knowledge of:

• A wide range of historical, cultural, natural history, and ecological concepts;
  
• Techniques and strategies for working with diverse ethnic populations and community groups;
  
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, policies, codes, and ordinances;
  
• Program development and evaluation;
  
• Techniques and strategies for recruiting, leading, training, supervising, and mentoring staff and volunteers;
  
• Techniques of organizing and motivating groups;
  
• Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

• Work independently and in a team environment;
  
• Investigate and respond to complaints, assemble information, and prepare detailed written reports;
  
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State, and local laws, policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations;
  
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with those contacted in the course of work;
  
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs, special events, and activities;
  
• Recruit, train, motivate, direct, supervise, and monitor volunteers, contractors, docents, and park staff assigned to implement assigned park program;
  
• Maintain flexibility, adjusting to changes in financing, staffing, materials, or other conditions;
  
• Collect and organize data using current information systems and basic computer software;
  
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports, including budget recommendations and justifications;
  
• Collaborate effectively with other department staff;
  
• Conduct and manage retail operations.

Physical Requirements

• Must wear prescribed uniform and use proper safety clothing and equipment;
  
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours and adapt to changing work load requirements and customer demands;
  
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to sixty (60) pounds;
  
• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time;
  
• Stoop, bend, reach, grasp, and manipulate small objects with hands.

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Please include the name of employers, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week for questions asking about work experience.
Do you understand these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• High School or GED equivalent
• College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units)
• College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units)
• College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units)
• College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units)
• College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management duties? Relevant experience includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing.

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• More than six years

04

Describe your experience performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory or management duties, which includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data, formulating recommendations, and report writing.
Be detailed and specific and include employer name(s), job title(s), number of hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A".
05

How many years of experience do you possess coordinating or leading programs or projects, or planning large-scale events?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six years or more

06

Describe your experience coordinating or leading programs or projects, or planning large-scale events. Be detailed and specific and include employer name(s), job title(s), number of hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A".
07

How many years of experience do you possess designing, developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs, activities, and/or events with diverse, underserved, and underrepresented communities?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six years or more

08

Describe your experience in designing, developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing recreational programs, activities, and/or events with diverse, underserved, and underrepresented communities. Be detailed and specific and include employer name(s), job title(s), number of hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A".
09

Describe your understanding of techniques and practices used in effective outreach and engagement that include diverse communities and agencies.Be detailed and specific and include employer name(s), job title(s), number of hours worked per week, and job duties perform