Children|s Network Community and Event Coordinator

The Job

Children's Network is currently recruiting for a Children's Network Community and Event Coordinator to assist with coalition building efforts in the community by coordinating interagency projects, and representing Children's Network with the community and other governmental agencies. The Community Event Coordinator will plan, organize, and execute moderate to large-scale events and initiatives focused on child abuse prevention, supporting families, strengthening community relationships. The events executed by this Coordinator will often have elected officials and distinguished guests in attendance.

This position requires a candidate with a strong ability to effectively and efficiently plan and execute events with great detail. Additionally, requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for improving community needs, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to foster strong community partnerships. This position reports to the Associate Network Officer.

For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Children's Network Community and Event Coordinator job description.

Children's Network's Mission:

Children’s Network coordinates preventative programs and services through collaboration and engagement with community and county partners to strengthen and promote child, family, and community well-being.

Children's Network's Vision:

Children’s Network envisions positive outcomes for children and families in San Bernardino County. This is achieved through active and engaged collaborations of county and community partners, relevant training opportunities for service providers, and promoting public awareness and shared understanding of risk factors of child abuse and neglect.

To learn more about Children's Network, click here .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Schedule: Assignments and attendance at meetings and conferences, sometimes occurring after normal business hours and weekends, necessitates a flexible work schedule.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
• Background Investigation : A pplicants must pass a background investigation, which may include fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
• Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience event planning and coordinating large (100+ attendees) scale events.
• AND-

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college in social/behavioral science, public health, public/business administration, or a closely related field.

NOTE: A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have child abuse prevention planning experience; facilitation and public speaking experience for both public and private sector audiences; excellent communication skills as well as excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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