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NOW LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE ROLE OF ARTS AND EVENTS SPECIALIST.

Please note: The official job classification for this position is Administrative Technician, with Arts and Events Specialist serving as the working title.

The Benefits Of City Employment

In addition to offering a challenging,rewarding work environmentand excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of health plan, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, and top of the line employer paid (FREE) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on ou

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Additional Benefits Include

A 4.00% salary increase effective July 2026
12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 "floating holidays" per year depending on hire date and years of service
$500 Annual wellness bonus
Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Paid Family Leave

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Arts and Events Specialist position is a detail-oriented and proactive professional with experience coordinating arts, cultural, and community events as well as administering permitting processes. They bring strong organizational and communication skills, allowing them to effectively process and issue a variety of event-related permitsincluding special event, film, and block party permitswhile ensuring accuracy in applications, fee processing, and compliance with applicable laws, municipal codes, and City policies.

This individual thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrating the ability to build strong working relationships with applicants, artists, vendors, City departments, and the broader community. They are skilled at facilitating meetings with event hosts and public safety reviewers, monitoring compliance during events, and adapting flexibly to changing conditions such as weather or last-minute adjustments.

In addition to permitting, the ideal candidate has experience planning and coordinating arts and culture events, such as managing logistics for the Live at Juilliard Concert Series, coordinating rotating art exhibitions at the Finley Community Center (including the Annual National Arts Program), and assisting with other special projects within the Citys Public Art Program. They are comfortable managing multiple projects at once and apply problem-solving skills to address logistical or stakeholder challenges effectively.

As this is a new and evolving role, the actual scope of work may vary beyond the Examples of Duties and Responsibilities listed in the job description below. The ideal candidate embraces this adaptability, values customer service, and uses modern communication and project management tools to support a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich environment that aligns with the Citys vision and values.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Santa Rosa - a Wonderful City To Call Home

The City of Santa Rosa is

nestled in the center of famous Sonoma Wine Country,

located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa s rves as the County seat and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.

[HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

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