Recreation Program Coordinator

Recreation Program Coordinator

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and customer-service oriented Recreation Program Coordinator to play a key role in creating memorable experiences for our community. This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be week of September 22, 2025.

The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for managing and operating a comprehensive park system, administering services in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve and coordinating numerous community activities and events. The Recreation Program Coordinator for special events is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of City events that bring the Rancho Palos Verdes community together. From large-scale annual celebrations to smaller gatherings, this position leads all aspects of event planning, including logistics, permitting, vendor management, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and on-site supervision.

Working closely with internal departments, local organizations, community partners, and volunteers, the Recreation Program Coordinator ensures that each event is safe, engaging, and reflective of the City's high standards and values. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, creative, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, public-facing role. Signature events include the City's Fourth of July Celebration, Whale of a Day, Egg Hunt, Movies and Concerts in the Park, Trunk or Treat, and Holiday Celebrations, along with a variety of other special events hosted by the City throughout the year.

If you're a driven and organized event professional who thrives on bringing people together and creating memorable community experiences, we invite you to apply. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented professional with a passion for creating engaging community experiences. They will have demonstrated experience coordinating events, from initial planning and permitting to on-site execution and post-event evaluation.

A successful incumbent will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, who can effectively collaborate with staff, vendors, community partners, and the public. They should be comfortable managing multiple events simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities or unexpected challenges.

The ideal candidate will also bring leadership skills to guide staff and volunteers, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a positive and professional event environment. Strong interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, and a customer service mindset are essential.