Community Education Coordinator

Community Education Coordinator

Salary: $4,308.00 - $5,451.00 Monthly

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Closing: 1/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College Business Resource Center, CA

The Community Education Coordinator works with a dedicated team to provide participants with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop. This position requires creativity, strong leadership, and exceptional customer service skills, along with the ability to successfully deliver educational opportunities for both children and adults. We are looking for someone who is willing to think outside the box and be an innovator in how Community Education operates, bringing fresh ideas and new approaches to engage learners and expand program offerings.

The ability to create and maintain strong community partnerships and relationships is essential to enhancing programming and connecting our department with local organizations and resources. Each summer, the Community Education Coordinator will lead the team in offering College for Kids - an experience that demands high energy, multi‑tasking ability, and a knack for working collaboratively with instructors, parents, and children.

If you are passionate about education, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy creating unique learning experiences while building meaningful community connections, we’d love to hear from you!

Merced College is a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California’s Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward‑thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

We foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Range 19, 40 hours/week, 12 months/year

Under limited supervision, responsible for the coordination of the day‑to‑day operation of the Community Services/Education Office in the provision of professional and community educational programs; performs technical and clerical duties involving the use of considerable independent judgment, initiative and interaction with the general public.

• Develop classes, workshops, promotional materials, press releases, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures
• Responsible for accurate instructor hire forms and timely payment of instructors upon class completion
• Assist instructors with preparing materials, contacting students and preparing classroom as needed
• Maintain prompt and friendly customer service in person and over the phone
• Register participants for classes, workshops, and events and sell tickets over the counter in the office as needed
• Prepare daily deposit of monies collected as assigned by director
• Process sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login or password information
• Order supplies and materials
• Handle logistical details of classes, including classroom keys and assignments, room signs, late registrations, and student questions
• Maintain records and updates database on students and classes
• Update website & database descriptions regarding classes, class requirements, and student receipts
• Prepare and distribute community education surveys and class reviews
• Introduce speakers/presenters to theater audiences in director’s absence
• Assist with training and supervision of subordinate employees, student assistants, and summer volunteers
• Plan, schedule and organize summer programs, including adult classes, aquatics, youth classes, sports camps, high school leadership camp, preschool camp, and summer theater
• Assist with grant and/or proposal writing
• Assist and participate in fundraising activities
• Travel to other…