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Job Description
Description
Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine. The City of Irvine seeks an energetic individual to coordinate recreation programs, activities, and events and assist with facility operations and supervision at Lakeview and Rancho Senior Center and Trabuco Center.
Part-time Hourly Range
Community Services Senior Leader - $23.28 - $30.56 Hourly
Hours: Varying shifts up to 32 hours a week. Occasional evenings and weekend will be required.
For more information, please see the Community Services Senior Leader flier .
Two years of college or university level work (coursework in Recreation, Social Ecology, Education, or a related field preferred) and three years of experience as a Community Services Leader or within a specialized program area, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Please note for internal candidates, the position will be filled based on the selected individual's current status as PT or EPT. For external candidates, this position will be filled as part-time.
For current EPT internal candidates, please see the EPT benefits flier .
Your Team
The Community
& Library Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Human Services; Community Parks, Outreach and Open Space; Aquatics; Athletics and Great Park Operations; Reservation, Program Services and Special Events Permits Division; Irvine Animal Care Center; Administration and Business Services; and Library Services and Arts.
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.
The Process
Find more information in the Community Services Senior Leader job description.
I nterview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.
Background Check : A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment.
Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned duties. The City of Irvine must provide a safe and drug-free workplace. Any applicant who tests positive or tampers with evidence shall be disqualified from consideration.
Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Certain City budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions. A qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
E-Verify
The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.
Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Irvine
Show moreThe City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.
Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.
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