[breadcrumb.workplace_remote] Event coordinator [h1.location_city]

Salary : $38.84 - $47.20 Hourly

Location : Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 2025-12

Department : Economic Development

Division : Arts and Events

Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 17 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Pacific

Description / Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Arts Supervisor, this position implements and participates in specialized arts and events programs. This includes performing a variety of arts program planning and administrative functions, including, but are not limited to, art exhibits and receptions, the artist development series, nonprofit development series, arts marketing, The MAIN Theatre, and initiatives identified in the Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan. In addition, this position is responsible for training, scheduling, and supervising assigned part-time, temporary, seasonal (PTS) staff, as well as volunteers. This position is required to work various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Organizes, coordinates, promotes, and implements arts programs and events
• Coordinates the facility schedules at The MAIN Theatre, ensuring timely completion of tasks with continued clear communication with internal and external partners and vendors
• Organizes and coordinates City arts programs, such as artist development series, nonprofit development series, creative economic initiatives, and other City-produced programs and events
• Supervises, leads, and schedules PTS staff and / or volunteers before, during, and after program and / or event productions
• Reviews and documents program's progress and effectiveness; coordinates post-event and program analysis; reviews participant feedback; and develops and presents recommendations to improve the arts program and attendee's experience
• Manages arts marketing; updates website; coordinates with the City's Communications division to produce campaigns to promote opportunities; develops content across various social media platforms; and composes press releases, articles, and reports
• Monitors the program budget and provides input for future budget preparations
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of nonprofits and community organizations, state and local agencies, City management and staff, and the public
• Prepares and develops presentations and agenda reports, in collaboration with staff, for the City of Santa Clarita Arts Commission
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Abilities

Additional Information

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following : written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and / or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and / or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency. Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees' Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

The City of Santa Clarita offers CalPERS Retirement contributions as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent? (Proof will be required prior to job offer)

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Do you possess at least two years of experience working in arts program development? If so, please describe this experience.

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Please describe your supervisory experience.

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Please share what interests you most about this position. How does it fit with your career goals?

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