Completion of one year of coursework within a recreation-related specialty, fine arts, or a related field, or one year of specific and substantial full-time experience which prepares one to function in this position may be substituted for the required year of education.

Related part-time experience will be credited in proportion to the average amount of time worked per year.

License and/or Certificates
A valid Class C California Driver's License

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate, in addition to the minimum requirements, will possess:

• At least one year of recent experience working at a Certified Farmers' Market or coordinating a large public event;
• Ability to handle cash payments, count change, and reconcile cash reports;
• Proven success in managing projects and programs;
• Responsive to shifting priorities;
• Creative problem solving skills and ability to multitask;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including frequent contact with a diverse community;
• Exceptional customer service;
• Highly enthusiastic; and
• Interest in food production, gardening, sustainability, and community.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing period opens Wednesday, August 01, 2018 and closes Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
 
Performance Test: Qualifying (Tentatively scheduled on September 11, 2018.)
Oral Interview: 100% (Tentatively scheduled on September 11, 2018.)

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date.
 
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.