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Salary : $74,880.00 Annually
Location : City of Redondo Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Part-Time/Seasonal
DEFINITION
Come join the City of Redondo Beach Financial Services Department as a part-time Program Coordinator!
This position is within the Finance Department. A B.S degree in Accounting or Finance is highly desirable. The person will perform a variety of accounting assignments encompassing the full accounting cycle, including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining general ledger and subsidiary accounting records, reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, preparing financial and accounting reports, preparing and processing journal entries, and completing special and ad hoc projects as assigned.
Under direction of a supervisor, this position is responsible for performing paraprofessional duties. This position plans, promotes, implements, maintains, and/or coordinates programs and special events, evaluates program facility needs, manages accounting operations, and performs other related duties as required. This position performs tasks including program registration, facility rentals, and evaluation of staff and/or volunteers.
This is a part-time, at-will position that is not eligible for City benefits.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Sample duties include, but are not limited to:
Proposes, recommends, implements programs and activities, including but not limited to arts, exercise programs, and special events; participates in and coordinates fundraising activities; promotes community awareness of programs; selects, schedules, and directs part-time staff and volunteers; recommends and coordinates the purchase of program supplies and equipment; monitors and supervises program participants; makes behavioral referrals when necessary; confers and collaborates with other social services providers as appropriate; collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for management staff; operates a motor vehicle in the performance of job duties; and performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to youth and senior activities, recreational programs, group activities, games and sports; applicable health and safety regulations; first aid; record keeping practices and procedures; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; report writing; basic mathematical computations; applicable sections of the California Vehicle Code.
Ability to: Meet medical and physical employment standards for the classification; read, write, speak and understand English; understand and follow oral and written directions; compose correspondence, brochures, flyers and other informational documents; provide information to the public in person, by telephone, or through written correspondence where judgment, knowledge and interpretive skills may be required; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work overtime as necessary; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the public; legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.
Education and Experience: Effective leadership skills, creativity, good decision making and exercising appropriate judgment, the ability to teach, and the ability to lead by example are preferred qualities. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Must possess a valid California Driver's License. Completion of high school is required, and some college course work a related field is highly desired.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.
Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.
The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.
Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Part-time employees are not eligible for City health and retirement benefits. Part-time employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with California state law.
To view the current resolution that governs part-time employment policies and pay, please click
Note: All part-time and seasonal employees pay in to Social Security and Medicare (7.65%). City employees do not pay in to California State Disability (SDI).
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Will you meet the requirement of being at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently in possession of a valid California Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
• I possess a valid out-of-state Driver License

03
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Some High School
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
• Some College or Community College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

04
How many years of training, work experience, or education do you possess in providing a high level of customer service?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

05
Do you have experience and/or training in using any of the following computer programs or software? Please select all that apply.

• Microsoft Office Products, including Word
• Internet and cloud-based programs
• Tyler Cashiering or similar license-tracking programs
• None of these, but I am willing to learn

Required Question