Events Supervisor

Santa Clarita, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Seasonal

Compensation

Hourly

Range $47.32 - $57.51

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job Description

The City of Santa Clarita is a dynamic and vibrant municipality known for its commitment to community engagement, cultural enrichment, and high-quality public services. As a progressive city in California, Santa Clarita continuously strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by hosting diverse events and programs throughout the year. The city's Arts and Events Division plays a pivotal role in this endeavor by organizing a wide range of cultural, recreational, and entertainment programs designed to bring the community together and celebrate its unique identity. By sponsoring events such as the SENSES Block Party, Celebrate cultural series, City Cinemas, Art Hop, The Cowboy Festival, Concerts in the Park, and Light Up Main Street, the city offers residents and visitors numerous opportunities to experience engaging and memorable cultural experiences. The city's dedication to fostering community involvement through public events enhances social cohesion, supports local artists and performers, and boosts the local economy.

The position of Events Program Specialist, under the direction of the Arts and Events Administrator, is integral to the successful implementation and growth of these programs. This role involves hands-on management and participation in specialized events programs, ensuring all logistical and planning aspects are effectively handled. The specialist is responsible for training, scheduling, and overseeing a diverse team of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal staff, and volunteers. This supervisory responsibility requires strong leadership skills to align team efforts with the division's vision and the broader goals of the city.

In addition to staff management, this role demands active involvement in event logistics, including setup and teardown activities, coordination with internal departments, external partners, and contractors, and continuous evaluation of program success. Event programs require contemporary and innovative approaches, and the specialist must actively contribute to strategic planning efforts at various organizational levels to improve and expand city events. Working hours for this position are variable, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the nature of public events.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about community arts and event management to be part of a city government entity that values public service, cultural diversity, and community engagement. The position also includes competitive compensation and benefits along with enrollment in the California Public Employees' Retirement System, signaling a secure and rewarding career path. Candidates seeking to make a meaningful impact through event programming in a supportive, community-focused environment will find this role highly fulfilling.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, recreation, communications, business administration, or related field
Three years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the organization and implementation of event planning, production, logistics, and operations
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
Ability to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Strong leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of event logistics and program planning
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, city staff, and the public

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, recreation, communications, business administration, or related field
Three years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the organization and implementation of event planning, production, logistics, and operations
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Job Duties

Leads various city events and programs, ensures timely completion of tasks, clear communication with internal and external partners and contractors, and analyzes and documents the progress and effectiveness of assigned programs and events
Develops, executes, and evaluates programs, events, and seasonal initiatives for the city, including presenting recommendations for program and event improvements
Directly supervises full-time and part-time, temporary, seasonal staff to ensure they are completing their assignments, are aligned with the vision of the division, department, and the city, and are demonstrating the city’s philosophy
Participates in the hiring, training, motivating, evaluating, and providing feedback for full-time and part-time, temporary, seasonal staff
Contributes to organizational strategic planning at the team, division, and department levels, as well as city-wide planning efforts, such as the city’s strategic plan
Oversees program budgets, monitors expenditures, and makes recommendations for future budget preparations
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, city management and staff, and the public
Assists with event setup and teardown
Performs other duties as assigned