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Program Specialist
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CA
Claremont, California United States
Posted: Mar 26, 2026
Salary: $20.12 - $24.31 Hourly USD Hourly
Salary Top:24
Full Time
Project Management
City of Claremont
The City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for one enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced Program Specialist for the Senior Center team.
If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....
If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be one of our next Program Specialists!
The Position
The Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, public-service oriented individual with excellent communication and customer service skills to coordinate recreation offerings at the Blaisdell Community Center.
The Program Specialist works with the Recreation and Human Services Department’s Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and program partners to enhance program offerings for Elderly Nutrition Program participants at the Blaisdell Community Center site. They will be responsible for gathering and evaluating participant feedback to develop and facilitate relevant and engaging programming; scheduling and monitoring program providers; planning and executing special events; facility management and development of standard operating procedures for the site; support of resource referral efforts for social services as needed; volunteer management; and performing administrative tasks and special projects within the division as assigned.
The Program Specialist is part-time and requires approximately 25 hours per week of work. This position is not eligible for benefits. Hours of work are generally Monday-Friday, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work hours may vary with department needs. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required for special events.
MANDATORY SPECIAL EVENTS
The mandatory special events all staff are required to work include: Village Venture - in October; Halloween Spooktacular - Saturday before Halloween; Holiday Promenade - First Friday in December; Spring Celebration - Saturday before Easter; 4th of July Celebration - July 4, Monday Night Concert series - Mondays July - August, Movies in the Park series - varying nights in July. In addition, Recreation and Human Services staff may be called upon to work for other special events throughout the year.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview.
Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: March 24, 2026
CLOSE DATE: April 7, 2026
INTERVIEWS: April 28, 2026
Ideal Candidate
Education: Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12th grade or equivalent GED.
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, social or human services, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
Individuals holding this position are considered mandated reporters under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”), Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3. As a mandated reporter, these individuals will be required to comply with the agency’s Policy on Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting.
For a comprehensive list of duties and requirements, review the job description HERE
Additional Information
THE COMMUNITY
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
The City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for one enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced Program Specialist for the Senior Center team.
If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself....
- Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence?
- Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
- Are you passionate about working with staff, volunteers, and community groups to host high quality special events that create long-lasting memories for the Claremont Community?
- The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field?
If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be one of our next Program Specialists!
The Position
The Recreation and Human Services Department is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, public-service oriented individual with excellent communication and customer service skills to coordinate recreation offerings at the Blaisdell Community Center.
The Program Specialist works with the Recreation and Human Services Department’s Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and program partners to enhance program offerings for Elderly Nutrition Program participants at the Blaisdell Community Center site. They will be responsible for gathering and evaluating participant feedback to develop and facilitate relevant and engaging programming; scheduling and monitoring program providers; planning and executing special events; facility management and development of standard operating procedures for the site; support of resource referral efforts for social services as needed; volunteer management; and performing administrative tasks and special projects within the division as assigned.
The Program Specialist is part-time and requires approximately 25 hours per week of work. This position is not eligible for benefits. Hours of work are generally Monday-Friday, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work hours may vary with department needs. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required for special events.
MANDATORY SPECIAL EVENTS
The mandatory special events all staff are required to work include: Village Venture - in October; Halloween Spooktacular - Saturday before Halloween; Holiday Promenade - First Friday in December; Spring Celebration - Saturday before Easter; 4th of July Celebration - July 4, Monday Night Concert series - Mondays July - August, Movies in the Park series - varying nights in July. In addition, Recreation and Human Services staff may be called upon to work for other special events throughout the year.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview.
Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. Recruitment may close after a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.
OPEN DATE: March 24, 2026
CLOSE DATE: April 7, 2026
INTERVIEWS: April 28, 2026
Ideal Candidate
Education: Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 12th grade or equivalent GED.
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in recreation, social or human services, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or successful acquisition within six months of employment, a valid CPR and first aid certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
- A valid California Class C Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and through employment is required.
Individuals holding this position are considered mandated reporters under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA”), Penal Code Section 11164-11174.3. As a mandated reporter, these individuals will be required to comply with the agency’s Policy on Mandated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting.
For a comprehensive list of duties and requirements, review the job description HERE
Additional Information
THE COMMUNITY
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 1:00 PM Pacific
City of Claremont
Located approximately 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont is a prestigious community consisting of 35,000 residents and 140 acres of developed parks and tree-lined streets. The City’s development has always been closely associated with the academically acclaimed Claremont Colleges: a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate higher education institutions. The community takes pride in its rich cultural, educational and architectural heritage, as well as its small-town atmosphere.
Known throughout the region for its stately and beautiful single-family homes (many of historical significance), Claremont also offers condominiums, townhouses, and apartment living to meet varied needs and lifestyles.
In balance with residential development, there are thriving commercial and major industrial centers in Claremont as well as the historical downtown "Village."
The City has a well-educated, professional, and skilled labor force; quality and diversified residential areas; and excellent educational and recreational facilities. These attributes—along with progressive, well-managed City government and intense interest in community and cultural activities—make Claremont an ideal place to live and to conduct business.
Salary : $20 - $24