City of Carson, CA
Salary:
$29.84 - $38.09 Hourly Location :
CITY OF CARSON, CA Job Type:
PART-TIME Job Number:
2500186 Department:
COMMUNITY SERVICES Division:
PARKS & RECREATION Opening Date:
07/31/2025 Closing Date:
8/31/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION First application review period: August 11, 2025 The City of Carson's Community Services Department is seeking a dynamic, service-driven individual to join our team as an Assistant Events Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commitment to customer service and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will support the planning and execution of events at the Community Center, helping to ensure each event runs smoothly and exceeds community expectations. Job Summary: Under supervision, performs support activities in the coordination of Community Center events and programs; coordinates Center activities between the public and Center staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.) Assists in the planning, organizing and coordinating of Community Center events; may assist in preparing contracts to use Center facilities. Interfaces with clients prior to and during events to insure needs and problems that may arise are handled. Assists in planning an execution of all arrangements and insures event schedules and set-up work schedules are monitored for cost efficient operations. Interfaces with catering staff to ensure client needs and expectations are met. Maintains information regarding event attendance, schedules, expenditures and utilization of supplies and equipment. Explains rules and regulations to assure the safety and welfare of Center users. Assists in monitoring budget expenditures. May draft correspondence and reports. Provides information, trains and coordinates the work of staff, including the set up crew. Assists the public by providing information to the public, consults with clients to determine their facility needs; maintains effective community relations.. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to high school and one (1) year experience in contract preparation requiring contact with clients for banquet, meeting room, convention or food service arrangements, or related experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of contract preparation for services or facilities. Sales and terminology used in the convention, trade show and meeting space business. Principles of basic accounting and receivables. Skill and Ability to:
Assist in managing the Community Center. Promote facility to the public and vendors. Communicate orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:
Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Perform work which involves the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects, equipment or furniture which may weigh up to approximately 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. May be required to attend periodic evening meetings or functions and/or to travel within the City to attend meetings. May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays. HOW TO APPLY Only online applications will be accepted at ci.carson.us or governmentjobs.com
SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Those applicants determined to meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an oral board examination weighted 100%. An employment eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion!
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at (310) 952-1736 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible. The City of Carson has an agency shop agreement with the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 809 Council 36; therefore, the payment of union dues or an agency fee to AFSCME is condition of employment for Assistant Event Coordinator; part-time.
Per Rule V, Section 3 of the City's Personnel Rules, only current part-time and temporary employees may apply for positions being recruited on an internal basis. The current part-time and temporary employees must have been employed for a minimum of six (6) months by the final filing date.
APPOINTMENT Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check or other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
:
This recruitment is open.
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:
Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. City of CarsonSummary of Employee Benefits AFSCME - Part-Time (AFSCME Council 36, Local 809) PARS
Retirement Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution. CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)
3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011. 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011. 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013. Other:
Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis. 1959 Survivors Program - level 4 Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)
The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs. The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium. For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents. Sick Leave
Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year. Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage. Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour. Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).
Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.
For more information please click on the link below. 01
The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in contract preparation requiring contact with clients for banquet, meeting room, convention or food service arrangements, or related experience?
Yes No
04
Are you available to work a flexible schedule-including but not limited to morning shift, evening shift and/or weekends?
Yes No
Required Question
$29.84 - $38.09 Hourly Location :
CITY OF CARSON, CA Job Type:
PART-TIME Job Number:
2500186 Department:
COMMUNITY SERVICES Division:
PARKS & RECREATION Opening Date:
07/31/2025 Closing Date:
8/31/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
THE POSITION First application review period: August 11, 2025 The City of Carson's Community Services Department is seeking a dynamic, service-driven individual to join our team as an Assistant Events Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commitment to customer service and a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will support the planning and execution of events at the Community Center, helping to ensure each event runs smoothly and exceeds community expectations. Job Summary: Under supervision, performs support activities in the coordination of Community Center events and programs; coordinates Center activities between the public and Center staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.) Assists in the planning, organizing and coordinating of Community Center events; may assist in preparing contracts to use Center facilities. Interfaces with clients prior to and during events to insure needs and problems that may arise are handled. Assists in planning an execution of all arrangements and insures event schedules and set-up work schedules are monitored for cost efficient operations. Interfaces with catering staff to ensure client needs and expectations are met. Maintains information regarding event attendance, schedules, expenditures and utilization of supplies and equipment. Explains rules and regulations to assure the safety and welfare of Center users. Assists in monitoring budget expenditures. May draft correspondence and reports. Provides information, trains and coordinates the work of staff, including the set up crew. Assists the public by providing information to the public, consults with clients to determine their facility needs; maintains effective community relations.. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to high school and one (1) year experience in contract preparation requiring contact with clients for banquet, meeting room, convention or food service arrangements, or related experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of contract preparation for services or facilities. Sales and terminology used in the convention, trade show and meeting space business. Principles of basic accounting and receivables. Skill and Ability to:
Assist in managing the Community Center. Promote facility to the public and vendors. Communicate orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. WORKING CONDITIONS
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:
Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Perform work which involves the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects, equipment or furniture which may weigh up to approximately 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. May be required to attend periodic evening meetings or functions and/or to travel within the City to attend meetings. May be required to work evenings, weekends or holidays. HOW TO APPLY Only online applications will be accepted at ci.carson.us or governmentjobs.com
SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Those applicants determined to meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in an oral board examination weighted 100%. An employment eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The City of Carson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build collaborative teams that reflect the rich diversity of our community.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age (40 and over), military and veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with all applicable employment laws. Join us and be part of cultivating a workplace that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion!
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the City of Carson Human Resources Department at (310) 952-1736 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled examination date. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to us as early as possible. The City of Carson has an agency shop agreement with the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 809 Council 36; therefore, the payment of union dues or an agency fee to AFSCME is condition of employment for Assistant Event Coordinator; part-time.
Per Rule V, Section 3 of the City's Personnel Rules, only current part-time and temporary employees may apply for positions being recruited on an internal basis. The current part-time and temporary employees must have been employed for a minimum of six (6) months by the final filing date.
APPOINTMENT Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check or other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
:
This recruitment is open.
CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:
Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process. City of CarsonSummary of Employee Benefits AFSCME - Part-Time (AFSCME Council 36, Local 809) PARS
Retirement Contribution made by Unit member only with no employer contribution. CalPERS Retirement Formula (Eligible Unit Members)
3%@60 Formula - Employees hired before May 6, 2011. 2%@55 Formula - Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011. 2%@62 Formula - New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013. Other:
Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis. 1959 Survivors Program - level 4 Medical Insurance (Eligible Unit Members)
The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs. The City shall pay the required monthly minimum of $143.00 towards the monthly health insurance premium. For unit members who have eight (8) years or more of consecutive service with the City and currently working 1,000 hours or more per fiscal year, the City provides an optional benefits package (medical and vision) and, effective May 26, 2016, the City provides an additional $314.00 per month to be used towards these optional benefits for employee and eligible dependents. Sick Leave
Paid sick leave shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour for each 30 hours worked to a maximum of 24 hours per year. Unit members shall be entitled to use accrued paid sick time beginning on the 90th day of employment, defined as sick leave accrual and usage. Paid sick leave shall be taken in increments of not less than one (1) hour. Holiday Pay (Unit members will receive holiday pay only if they are scheduled to work during the pay period in which the holiday falls).
Effective calendar year 2012, unit members will receive five (5) hours of holiday pay for each of the following holidays:
New Year's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.
For more information please click on the link below. 01
The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
Yes No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes No
03
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in contract preparation requiring contact with clients for banquet, meeting room, convention or food service arrangements, or related experience?
Yes No
04
Are you available to work a flexible schedule-including but not limited to morning shift, evening shift and/or weekends?
Yes No
Required Question