Movies Park - Driver​/Lead ; Recreation Leader Specialist Vii-Nc

Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the Movies in the Park program.

The Movies in the Park program provides free movie viewings to the community at various parks in the City of Long Beach. This program is offered largely from June to August (weekday nights), but also occasionally throughout the year (few weekend nights and weekdays). Schedule hours would be about 5-7 hours per event, depending on position and event location. Events start typically on or around sunset.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award‑winning organization with 1,100 full‑time/part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee‑based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self‑directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised after school and weekend activities at parks and schools.

In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non‑Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities.

Non‑Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12‑month period, and are considered temporary, at‑will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non‑career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Drives a City vehicle (truck or similar vehicle) to pick up and transport program equipment to various movie event sites throughout Long Beach.
• Monitors and adds fuel to City generator from the designated City of Long Beach fuel station.
• Charges city vehicle at designated City of Long Beach charging station.
• Reports vehicle maintenance updates and needs to supervisor.
• Works with Program/Support team to unload and load all movie event equipment from the City vehicle, as well as set up and break down equipment.
• Monitors and guides Program/Support Staff and ensures event success.
• Post movie banners at various locations.
• Works with Supervisor to plan and schedule each movie night including set up, staffing and last minute changes.
• Purchases program supplies and makes sure inventory is stocked.

• Must meet at least one of the options below (applicable to Lead Driver position only):
  • (Option
    
    A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part‑time experience (paid or unpaid) working in recreation or a related field.
  • (Option
    
    B) - Forty‑eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation or a related field (Proof Required).
  • (Option
    
    C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above (Proof Required).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from various Long Beach park sites.
• Must be willing to work evenings, both weekdays and weekends.

Proof of required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, and/or certificates, must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degree must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time…