Event Coordinator - Children and Family Services

Job Description:

Event Coordinator - Children and Family Services

Description

The Job

The Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for an Event Coordinator. The CFS Event Coordinator will assist with coalition building efforts in the community by coordinating interagency projects, and representing CFS with the community and other governmental agencies. This position is located in Redlands.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and the general public; represents CFS at a variety of meetings or functions and serves as an information resource to the community.
• Works with community-based organizations and other agencies on various interagency projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct conferences, special events, and programs. Coordinates organizational representation at community-based events.
• Create event planning timelines, checklists, and post-event analysis reports.
• Communicate pre-event instructions with vendors, volunteers, assigned staff, and event hosts.
• Research and recommend viable sites; develop logistics associated with large events, i.e., parking, traffic control, travel, and hotel accommodations, etc.
• Ensure the day-of-event details are addressed, including delivery of materials, pre-event set-up, and briefing of information for all major stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute request for proposals, evaluation of proposals and selection of sites and vendors; conduct site visits, review contracts, and assist with negotiations.
• Assist in the monitoring of and adherence to budgets.
• May perform a variety of staff support functions for CFS; attends meetings, participates in committees and other organizations.
• May supervise a small support staff.
• Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

For more detailed information, refer to the Event Coordinator job description .

THE DEPARTMENT

Children and Family Services (CFS) provides family-centered programs and services designed to ensure safety, permanence and well-being for San Bernardino County's children while strengthening and attempting to preserve the family unit. CFS helps prevent further harm to children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation or neglect by a person responsible for a child's health and welfare. Services provided include: Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification and Permanency Planning.

To learn more about San Bernardino County's Children and Family Services, visit the department website .

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel : Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Work Hours: This position may require occasional overtime, weekend and evening hours based on events.

Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time event planning work experience coordinating large (100+ attendees) scale events.

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Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent units i n communication, social/behavioral science, public health, public/business administration, or a closely related field.

Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) will be required at the time of the interview.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have superior communication, organizational, customer service and time management skills and a proven track record managing and meeting tight deadlines. The ability to work effectively with staff and vendors while handling multiple projects is a must.

Selection Process

Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Evaluation Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire only and resumes will not be reviewed. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible in both your work experience and supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,844.80 - $97,344.00 Annually