Community Services and Special Events Manager - Parks and Recreation

The Community Services and Special Events Manager oversees a dynamic portfolio of community-serving programs and high-profile public events. This position manages multiple programs, teams, and facilities that together form the backbone of the City's community services offerings. With a strong emphasis on event planning, permitting, and interdepartmental coordination, this position plays a central role in delivering City-sponsored events and supporting the safe, successful execution of dozens of large-scale public events each year. It is also a highly visible, public-facing role that requires frequent collaboration and communication with the City Administrator’s Office, Mayor and City Council, senior leadership across City departments, nonprofit and business leaders, and community members of all backgrounds. The ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with professionalism, diplomacy, and responsiveness is essential to success in this position.