The City of Ventura is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Community Development Director. As a key member of the City's strategic management team, the Director will lead a high-performing department and help shape the future of Ventura through strong leadership, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement. This high-profile role requires a leader who can build trusted relationships, navigate complex community issues, and bring people together around a shared vision for a well-planned, well-designed, accessible, and prosperous community.
For full details about this exciting opportunity, please review the Community Development Director Brochure.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to abola@cityofventura.ca.gov by Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The cover letter should address how the candidate's experience and accomplishments align with the qualifications and attributes described in the Ideal Candidate section, including: the size of budgets and staff they have managed; their experience overseeing diverse divisions, and their background presenting to governing boards or similar bodies.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Community Development Director • Ventura, CA, United States
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