program coordinator

County of S anta Cruz
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Supplemental Questionnaire Required

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Job # 25-UU3-02

Salary: $6,514 – 8,372 / Month

Closing Date: Monday, December 15, 2025

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every
status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.

Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under direction, coordinate, implement and monitor one or more programs within a County

department; develop program materials; assist in planning and developing programs; and perform other

work as required. The current vacancy is in the County Clerk/Elections Department. The incumbent will,
under the direction of the Registrar of Voters, plan, organize, direct, and oversee the activities and staff of
one of the following program areas: Voter Registration and Outreach, Operations Center Management,
Voter Data and Mapping, Candidate Services, Election Officers, Vote-by-Mail, or Clerk Services. The
incumbent will also develop program materials; assist with program planning and development; operate
and monitor election equipment; and perform related duties as assigned.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to
fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge

and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of experience assisting in program coordination, program planning or program development. A

college level degree related to the specialty area may be substituted for up to one year of the required

experience.

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Apply online at:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Knowledge: Working knowledge of methods and techniques of coordination and monitoring; training

methods and techniques; and communication skills and techniques. Some knowledge of basic community

resources and organizations; program planning and program policy development; and principles and

practices of staff and/or volunteer supervision and training. NOTE: Working knowledge of the specialty area

may be required.

Ability to: Coordinate, implement and monitor County programs; assist in planning, developing and

implementing County programs, including policies and procedures; work with community organizations to

coordinate activities and secure the support of diverse community groups; develop and maintain a

cooperative working relationship with a wide variety of people, including community, media, school, and

professional representatives; plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff/volunteers;

analyze and prepare grant proposals, contracts and budgets; speak effectively to diverse audiences; develop,

prepare and evaluate training/educational materials; conduct training/educational sessions for professional

staff, volunteers, and/or community groups; prepare reports and correspondence; motivate staff, including

volunteers; and learn to input, access, analyze data and create graphics on a computer.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have

met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If

you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination

of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as

described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the

examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer

qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination,

the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your

application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another

examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at or mail/bring an application and

supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room

510, Santa Cruz, CA For information, call Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications

will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing

date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
requires test accommodation, please call

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new

employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation

and/or sick leave.

HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans,

County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent

coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA

Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average

compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.

LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability

Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.

DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to

have their contributions made utilizing "pre-tax dollars."

H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.

HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to

cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz

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