Community Education Coordinator

Community Education Coordinator

The City invites applications for a full-time Community Education Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to work for a city that places a high value on community partnerships, customer service, and takes a team-oriented and collaborative approach to the way we do business. We hope you will consider joining a fast-paced work environment that Cultivates the Best in Us!

Position Summary:

Plan, implement, coordinate, oversee, and promote a variety of community education programming, including special community events, for all ages and abilities; maintain adequate staffing of assigned programs and services in accordance with budgeting and program guidelines. This position serves as the designated Community Education Director.

Benefit Package:
The City offers a competitive salary and benefit package to include: paid leave time, health, vision, and dental insurances, flexible health spending and dependent care accounts, VEBA/HSA accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurances, a Health Care Savings Plan, an Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and a public employee retirement plan (PERA).

Application requirements:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your completed application. Final date to receive applications:
September 10, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by August 26, 2026.

Salary Range: $80,558.40 - $ annually; compensation at hire will be based on qualifications and experience.

Eligibility for Hire:
Employment is conditional upon successful completion and passage of a criminal history background check, driver's license verification, a pre-employment physical, a pre-employment drug screening, and reference checks to determine suitability for employment.

Essential Functions:

Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and direct the community education department for the residents of School District #413; evaluate programs and activity areas; plan and supervise administrative procedures; recruit, hire, train, and supervise program coordinators and seasonal staff. Community education programming includes, but is not limited to: life-enrichment classes, driver's education, after school programs, officiating programs, hobbies, city band, arts/crafts classes, aging programming, etc.

Provide supervision and general guidance to the Adult Community Center Coordinator and consult on the interests, capacities and needs of older persons who utilize the Adult Community Center facilities and programs. Manage, plan, coordinate schedules and staffing for Driver Education program. Collect data, prepare, and submit annually the Minnesota Department of Education Annual Community Education Report. Monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure programs stay within budget;

sets fees subject to approval from the City Administrator. Review federal and state legislation pertaining to community education laws and guidelines and prepare grant applications, as directed. Assist in the coordination of special and/or annual community events including program development, promotion, oversight, staffing and supervision. Review timesheets for accuracy and submit to Payroll Department bi-weekly. Prepare budget proposal for assigned areas;

participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Act as a liaison between parents, instructors, and participants on program content, instructional and delivery methods, and other concerns, as needed. Work collaboratively with School District #413 personnel, Merit Center Training Facility Coordinator, YMCA staff and Southwest Minnesota State University to coordinate facilities/grounds use, maintenance, and scheduling.

Work collaboratively with School District #413 and Southwest Minnesota State University to maximize staff, volunteers, facilities, and equipment to provide excellent service and programming. Participate in fundraising activities; solicits sponsor ships and donations from the community for programs or events. Publicize and promote community education programming via local and regional media…