MOVIES IN THE PARK - DRIVER / LEAD STAFF (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII-NC)

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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. T here may be opportunities to assist with other recreation programs throughout the year, depending on need. These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:

DRIVER/LEAD STAFF (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII-NC) - $ 21.13 / hour

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 afterschool 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.
• Charge 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.
• Work 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.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 ; OR,
  • (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in recreation or a related field (Proof Required)* ; OR,
  • (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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Fri day, January 23, 2026 . To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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