Community Services Leader I
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Community Services Leader I positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the City of Menifee.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11 : 59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the City are met. Application review for the first round of consideration will take place on Friday October 31 2025. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE CITY
The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Code Enforcement Community Development Community Services Economic Development Engineering Finance Fire Department Human Resources Information Technology Police and Public Works each committed to supporting the citys mission of responsive governance sustainable growth and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development community engagement and innovation the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Services Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents by delivering a wide range of recreational programs services special events and maintenance efforts that foster community engagement environmental stewardship and lifelong learning. The department is organized into four key divisions. Community Services Administration oversees strategic planning budgeting and coordination across all service areas. Recreation Programs and Citywide Special Events offer inclusive activities and events that promote wellness cultural enrichment and social connection. The City Parks Landscape Facility Maintenance and Ranger Patrols division ensures that Menifees parks and public spaces are safe clean and welcoming through regular maintenance and patrol services. Lastly the Solid Waste and Recycling Programs division supports sustainability through educational outreach waste reduction initiatives and recycling services. Together these divisions reflect the departments commitment to building a vibrant connected and environmentally conscious community.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Community Services Leader I will support the coordination and delivery of recreational programs special events and facility operations that serve residents of all ages. Under the supervision of a Community Services Supervisor or Coordinator this seasonal / temporary part-time role involves planning and leading activities in areas including but not limited to youth sports youth programming cultural arts senior programming and special events. Leaders will help organize group activities supervise facility rentals assist with program registration and ensure a safe welcoming environment for participants. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic dependable and passionate about community engagement with the flexibility to work evenings weekends holidays and split shifts as needed.
Community Service Leaders may be placed in the following program areas :
Note : This is an at-will seasonal part-time position without benefits. Positions may end at any time and there is no guarantee of hours. Work hours for part-time positions are scheduled based on operational need and typically do not exceed 1000 hours in a fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 unless further authorized. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule including some evenings holidays weekends and split shifts.
The Community Services Leader I will be responsible for but not limited to the following :
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the equivalent of a high school diploma or be currently enrolled in high school and must be at least 16 years of age. Additionally the ideal candidate will have six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience (paid or volunteer) in community services and / or customer service or equivalent.
Required Licenses and Certifications :
Maintaining this certification is a condition of continued employment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to access the complete classification description including the experience education and physical and mental requirements for this job.
NOTE : Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) .
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.
Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants will complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidates qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
A panel of subject matter experts will review the submitted recordings and evaluate each response based on predefined criteria.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List : Once the appraisal has been completed HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to finger handle feel or operate standard office equipment and audio equipment; reach with hands and arms; and move and or lift up to 25 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office and recreation environments with moderate noise levels controlled and uncontrolled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
While performing the duties of this class employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data information and documents; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills and interact with City officials staff customers the public and other encountered in the course of work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
City employees are expected to work overtime weekends evenings and holidays as required to accommodate the Citys needs in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam / junk folders and / or accept emails ending with . If your email address should change please update your profile at .
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Carissa Sevilla at or email at
Key Skills
English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 19
Service Leader • Menifee, California, USA