Program Specialist

Job Overview

The Somerville Parks & Recreation Program Specialist will facilitate a variety of recreational programs consisting of identified expertise in their field.

This will include Sports, Arts, Music, Academics and STEM programming.

Applicants should possess prior knowledge and experience working in these fields.

• Part‑time / Seasonal, up to 19 hours a week.
• Salary: $25.00 hourly.
• Union:
  Non‑Union.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Pre‑employment:
  This is a safety‑sensitive position; must pass pre‑employment drug screening.

May 2, 2023

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternate formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at  x 2059 or apomeroy.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict‑of‑Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
• Overview of Total Rewards: 4 weeks annual vacation for non‑union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) – 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage (low and high plans through Cigna)
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long‑term disability through Sun Life Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual Health Care
• Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4
  
  Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Benefits listed are for benefits‑eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.