Assistant Coordinator — Community Events & Children's Wonderland

Job overview

The Assistant Coordinator — Community Events & Children's Wonderland role is onsite in Vallejo, CA, with compensation of $22.75–$23.50 per year as listed. The Greater Vallejo Recreation District operates public parks and recreation facilities, and this position supports Children's Wonderland Park and community events. The role helps coordinate park programming and special events while supporting staff, vendors, community partners, and the public. Its administrative, customer-service, and operational work contributes to safe, welcoming recreation experiences and effective event delivery.

What you'll do

• Assist with Children's Wonderland Park operations, programming, scheduling, and staff supervision
• support planning, promotion, and execution of community and special events
• coordinate with vendors, community groups, and contractors
• assist with staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision
• create marketing materials
• coordinate event setup and takedown
• provide customer service
• maintain program and event records
• assist with budget tracking and District outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant coordinator

community events

children's wonderland

vallejo ca

gvrd

part-time

special events

park programming

staff supervision

community outreach

california driver's license

first aid and cpr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of college coursework in a related field, two years of relevant experience, a valid California driver's license, and First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain them within six months. Schedule may include occasional weekends and evenings during event periods.

About the employer

GVRD is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. Sector: 71.