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  • Principal Community Services Supervisor

    Santa Monica, California United States City of Santa Monica Full Time $95,596.80 - $118,040.00 Annually Nov 19, 2025
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    City of Santa Monica

    Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually. The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms. The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community. The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour. The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system. Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating. Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene. Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.  

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    Job Description

    Job Summary

    The current vacancy is located at Virginia Avenue Park within the Housing & Human Services Department. Virginia Avenue Park (VAP) serves as a hub for community-based programs that promote the wellbeing of residents of Santa Monica, particularly those that reside and go to school in the Pico Neighborhood. VAP provides an array of programs, workshops, classes, services, and events for youth, teens, their families, and other Santa Monica households.

    The ideal candidate will place a strong emphasis on principles of cultural competency, service coordination across providers, and youth development. The VAP Principal Supervisor will serve as a liaison between community members and other stakeholders. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are vital to the success of this position. Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is required.

    NOTE: The eligibility list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill all vacancies that occur in the City during the life of the list.

    Job Summary: Oversees community services offered to the public by the City; supervises a range of programs that offer educational, cultural and recreational activities and events to the public; oversees program development and program evaluation activities to ensure the delivery of responsive and effective community services programs.

    Representative Duties

    (Duties may vary depending upon assignment.)

    Develops, directs, supervises and promotes one or more major community services that offer a variety of educational, cultural, recreational, social, human service, and community outreach programs to the public.

    Determines annual staffing levels (including the use of volunteer resources) and develops and controls annual operating budgets for programs.

    Develops annual program work plans including a master calendar of events and activities.

    Develops and oversees new program initiatives to meet critical community needs.

    Analyzes and identifies revenue-producing opportunities for programs; identifies community resources, including volunteers, to support programs; develops and implements fundraising strategies and assigns fundraising activities to program staff as appropriate; prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications.

    Supervises program staff; oversees the development and implementation of staff training programs to ensure a high level of customer service to program participants.

    Develops program standards and monitors and evaluates overall program effectiveness; makes recommendations to division head on needed changes in program direction and content.

    Oversees the general operations and maintenance of facilities that support community service programs at one or multiple sites; develops policies of operation; identifies preventative and emergency maintenance needs and capital improvements, and makes recommendations to division head; may oversee daily facility operations; may review and submit work requests.

    Represents programs to the public and community groups; staffs program advisory boards; may staff non-profit boards of directors.

    Handles sensitive community/participant complaints and responds to inquiries.

    Conducts studies and surveys, maintains and analyzes records and prepares a variety of reports including financial and grant reports, customer satisfaction reports, and quarterly reports to the Recreation and Parks Commission.

    May chair a park-based staff team from different divisions and departments.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Note:The specific knowledge, abilities, and skills may vary depending upon assignment.

    Knowledge of:

    Principles and practices of community service, or recreation administration

    Principles of program development and programming for community service programs

    Community outreach strategies

    Principles of facility management

    Principles of community event management

    Fundraising strategies and grant proposal writing techniques

    Principles of grant management

    Principles of budget development and management

    Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

    Multi-cultural outreach strategies, especially those for traditionally under-served members of the community

    Ability to:

    Plan, manage and direct a variety of community service programs and activities

    Evaluate and administer community services, including a variety of programs, activities and events simultaneously

    Conduct fundraising activities

    Promote community participation in programs

    Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations

    Provide staff support to advisory committees and prepare agendas and minutes

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals

    including inter-program and inter-divisional staff committees within the City; other

    government officials, community groups, boards and commissions and the public

    Coordinate programs with other community groups and agencies

    Provide customer service

    Work with persons from diverse social cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities and approaches

    Select, train and supervise staff

    Skill in:

    Dealing with the public

    Leadership and supervision

    Working cooperatively with community groups

    Using a personal computer and applicable software applications

    Writing reports and correspondence

    REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. 30 semester units is equivalent to one year of education.

    Experience: Four years of recent, paid responsible paid experience developing, organizing and supervising community service programs, including at least two years in program management and staff supervision. Bilingual skills may be required depending upon the job assignment.

    Licenses and Certificates:

    Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Successful completion of State of California approved courses in food services, sanitation and food service management within one year of hire, if appropriate. Possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificates within six months of hire.

    Supplemental Information

    How to Apply:

    Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

    You must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.

    Selection Process:

    All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

    Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

    Training and Experience Evaluation
    Writing Project

    Oral Interview

    If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

    Background Investigation:

    Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

    Inclusion & Diversity Statement

    The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

    The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

    Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

    Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work is routinely performed indoors in a home office or work office setting in accordance with the City’s Hybrid Workplace Policy. Office work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time and using a computer keyboard, mouse and screen. Off-site assignments and irregular work hours are frequently required. Position may require working in the evening to attend City Council, City commission and board meetings for a range of community meetings at various sites in the community.

    The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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In the dynamic field of community and economic development, professionals dedicate their efforts to crafting strategies that stimulate growth, enhance community well-being, and foster economic prosperity.

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Understanding Economic Development Jobs

Community and economic development jobs encompass a range of roles dedicated to improving local, regional, and national communities from economic, social, and financial standpoints.

These positions often involve the community development department collaborating with leadership councils, non-profit organizations, and government entities to devise and implement development plans that address local needs and opportunities.

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Though not fully extensive, here is a look at some of the most common types of careers that fall under the umbrella of community and economic development positions in the public sector.

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Economic Development Officer:

An Economic Development Officer is responsible for keeping the focus on attracting businesses, supporting local enterprises, and job creation strategies, aiming to stimulate economic growth and prosperity within the community through strategic partnerships and initiatives.

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These types of coordinators work on community engagement connection initiatives, social development projects, and enhancing public amenities, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being among residents while addressing local needs and aspirations.

Urban Planner:

An Urban Planner gets the unique role of being involved in planning and zoning to ensure sustainable growth and the effective use of land, striving to create vibrant, resilient communities that balance economic development with environmental conservation and social equity.

Project Manager:

While a project manager can mean a large variety of things, the biggest role they play is to oversee specific development projects and programs, while also ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet community needs.

Project managers will perform related duties to leadership positions and are tasked with serving as a catalyst for positive change and improvement within the community through meticulous planning and execution.

Policy Analyst:

A policy analyst will research and prepare reports as well as develop policies related to economic and community development.

A policy analyst makes presentations and performs related duties that allow for leveraging of data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive positive outcomes for the community.

Director of Economic Development:

Economic Director roles are key in working closely with leadership to set strategic directions, foster collaboration and innovation, as well as to drive economic growth and prosperity at the local, regional, or national level.

They are versed in working well with everyone from property owners to the city council in areas of code compliance, economic advancement, and other types of operations that affect a jurisdiction in growing responsibly and in a way that's healthy for everyone.

Sustainability Coordinator:

State and city departments often need a sustainability coordinator to help develop and implement strategies for sustainable community and economic growth, which will eventually work to promote environmentally responsible practices and resilience-building initiatives.

Sustainability Coordinators are key to making sure that long-term prosperity and well-being for current and future generations are possible.

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Our website serves as a comprehensive platform for those seeking to embark on or advance their careers in community and economic development.

Here's how to utilize our site to find and apply for your next opportunity:

Step 1: Explore Job Listings

Begin your journey by browsing the current job listings on our website and finding the economic development department positions that appeal to you.

Look at the program goals, the types of tasks you'll be assigned, and what related work is involved.

Use filters to narrow down your search based on location, job type, and experience level. (If you need technical assistance with the application process, reach out for guidance on this.) Each listing provides detailed information, including job responsibilities, qualifications needed, and application deadlines.

Step 2: Understand the Job Requirements

Take the time to thoroughly read the full job description before you decide to apply for any job to ensure that you are one of the qualified individuals they are looking for.

Pay close attention to the qualifications required, such as educational background, experience, and specific skills. Jobs in this field often require at least a bachelor's degree and a keen understanding of both community development and economic development principles.

Step 3: Prepare Your Application

Government jobs often have set dates and deadlines for accepting applications. Pay close attention to the closing date before you begin you application.

  • Resume/CV: Highlight your relevant experience, particularly any work with leadership councils, executive leadership roles, or significant projects in community or economic development. Make it clear what type of general supervision you work best with and where your core strengths lie.
  • Cover Letter: Tailor your cover letter to each job application. Mention specific projects or initiatives you've led or contributed to and how they align with the job you're applying for.
  • Supporting Documents: Prepare any additional documents requested in the job listing, such as references, portfolios, or certifications.
Step 4: Submit Your Application

Follow the application instructions provided in the job listing carefully. Sometimes an organization may require you to apply directly through our website, while others might direct you to an external application process.

Step 5: Prepare for Interviews

If your application progresses to the interview stage, prepare by reviewing common interview questions in community development.

Be ready to discuss specific projects you've worked on, challenges you've overcome, and how you've contributed to economic and community growth.

Step 6: Continuous Professional Development

Regardless of the outcome, continuously seek opportunities for professional development.

Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to community and economic development. Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in the field.

 

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