Community Services Supervisor; Overstrength Prop 64 Grant Manager; PRNS

Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun?” Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park& Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit activatesj.org.

The Community Services Division (CSD) empowers and supports residents, schools, and local organizations to make the city more livable, safe and clean. CSD is comprised of three core service program areas - Beautify SJ, Grantmaking for Community Impact, and Youth Intervention Services. Overseen by a Deputy Director and two Division Managers, there are 148 full-time equivalent employees and an operating budget of approximately $46 million along with various sources including State, Federal and other special funds.

The Grantmaking for Community Impact (GCI) Team within CSD strategically invests public resources to improve the health, safety, and well-being of San José residents. The team manages the full lifecycle of competitive grant programs—from program design and funding strategy to procurement, contract management, performance monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

The GCI Team oversees millions of dollars in annual grant funding that supports nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, and community partners delivering services in youth violence prevention and intervention, neighborhood revitalization, older adult wellness, and other community priorities. The team ensures that public investments are transparent, equitable, data-informed, and aligned with City Council priorities and community needs.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is currently recruiting for one Over strength Community Services Supervisor within the Grantmaking for Community Impact Team. PRNS was awarded $3,959,448 through the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, administered by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The grant term is July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031.

Proposition 64 grant funding will support implementation of the Accountability. Resilience. Connection. (ARC) Program, a youth development, prevention, and intervention initiative designed to support middle school and early high school youth who may be vulnerable to cannabis use, violence, chronic absenteeism, school disengagement, suspensions, and juvenile justice involvement.

Salary ranges for the Community Services Supervisor classification is:

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All salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

This is a temporary (Over strength) position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2027, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position…