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Special Events Coordinator (Park Facilities Coordinator)
County of Riverside
Parks Department
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$28.86 - $38.25
per hour
Type
Closes
March 23, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and running community events in Riverside County parks to help people connect with nature, including family activities, fishing clinics, and programs for veterans and underserved groups.
The role also supports volunteers and requires hands-on work like setting up events outdoors, often on weekends.
It's ideal for someone organized and passionate about community engagement who enjoys physical work in parks.
Key Requirements
- Experience in event planning, community program coordination, or volunteer management
- Knowledge of permitting processes like fire and health inspections, and event sponsorship strategies
- Proven skills in supervising staff and volunteers
- Strong organizational, time management, leadership, and communication abilities
- Ability to manage budgets for multiple events and programs
- Comfort with physical outdoor work in various weather conditions, including setup and teardown
- Availability for Monday-Friday schedule plus every other Saturday, with occasional evenings and holidays
Full Job Description
Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District has an exciting opportunity for a Special Events Coordinator (Park Facilities Coordinator) in Riverside.
The Special Events Coordinator plays a key role in planning, organizing, and promoting community programs and special events throughout the Regional Parks, Nature Centers, and Open-Space District.
The Coordinator will support and expand a variety of community-focused programs, including the Outdoor Equity initiative, free family events, fishing clinics, veterans-focused mental health events, and other public programs designed to connect residents with nature and recreational opportunities.
These activities help remove barriers to visiting regional parks, nature centers, and historic sites, improve access to essential services, and enhance the overall quality of life for county residents.
This role works closely with the District Marketing Team to grow and promote high-quality, inclusive events across all District facilities.
In addition, the position supports Volunteer Services, including episodic volunteers, the Adopt-a-Trail program, camp hosts and caretakers, and volunteer-focused events.
This is an active, hands-on role that involves physical work such as event setup and teardown, often on Saturdays.
Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and around animals commonly found in park environments.
The department desires candidates with prior event planning or program planning experience such as those who have a background in community events and volunteer activities.
A background in Parks & Recreation or a closely related field is highly desirable.
Those with strong organizational, leadership, communication, time management and decision-making skills are encouraged to apply!
Competitive candidates will possess:
- Experience in event planning, community program coordination, or volunteer program management.
- Knowledge of permitting processes (e.g., fire and health inspections) and event sponsorship strategies.
- Proven experience in program coordination.
- Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.
- Strong organizational, time management, leadership, and communication skills
- The ability to manage a balanced budget across multiple events and programs.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and community-minded professional to help shape the public’s engagement with parks, recreation, and nature-based programming.
Please note that this position works a Monday–Friday 5/40 schedule and is expected to work every other Saturday. Occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings are required.
Please note that this position works a Monday–Friday 5/40 schedule and is expected to work every other Saturday. Occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings are required.
The Park Facilities Coordinator (Special Events Coordinator) is a supervisory level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or management level position. Incumbents provide supervision to support staff and coordinate and manage facility operations for the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District. Incumbents are further responsible for revenue generation, facility maintenance, contract management, budgets, and various administrative activities associated with assigned facilities.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.
Requirements
• Supervise full-time and part-time employees, and volunteers assigned to facilities.
• Develop and manage facility use agreements with users for special events; oversee regularly scheduled use of facility.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase facility use and generate additional revenue.
• Promote and market facility use for events and activities that are conducive to site amenities.
• Provide technical support and assistance to administrative agencies, County departments, current and potential program operators, and community organizations regarding facility use.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance, janitorial and other service contracts for the services provided to the facility.
• Manage, direct and participate in small maintenance repairs and upgrades at facility; in general, janitorial and cleaning activities at the facility; grounds, landscape and turf maintenance at facility.
• Establish and maintain supply and inventory control system for facility.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of a facility budget and the establishment of fiscal controls.
• Write or revise operational procedures, facility use guidelines and training manuals.
• Coordinate security measures to ensure facility assets are maintained.
• Provide basic first aid, as needed.
• Conduct on-site visits during scheduled events and operations to ensure compliance of user groups and security of site assets.
• Develop, coordinate and implement special events and programs to help promote facility and Park District assets.
• Collect fees and payments for facility use.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in hospitality, public relations, marketing, communication, business administration, public administration or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in coordinating or managing community events, volunteer programs, public outreach initiatives. Experience in contract management, facility operations, marketing, administrative support where the required knowledge and skills may be obtained may be used for up to one year of the required experience.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required.
Physical/Environmental Requirements: The position will set up and take down event items, including heavy temporary stages, large displays, and 10-foot tables. The role also involves providing site tours to prospective customers. Employees will be exposed to a variety of animals and associated odors, such as those from raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and rabbits. Additionally, work may be performed in various weather conditions. The essential duties can be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
A standard First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross must be obtained within six months of employment. Failure to obtain the required certification will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being probationary released.
Knowledge of: The principles and techniques of supervision; basic accounting principles; fiscal and budgetary procedures; efficient office principles and procedures; facility, landscape and grounds maintenance procedures; janitorial procedures; contract management; facility marketing; customer service; special event operations.
Ability to: Supervise subordinates; meet and deal tactfully with the public; communicate effectively in writing and orally; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; direct staff activities; analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis; anticipate changing needs, changing schedules and manage the requests of multiple users of the facility; be aware of innovative equipment and techniques to improve facility operations and amenities.
Additional Information
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.
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