Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Program Manager

The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications for

Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Program Manager

$108,905 - $145,957 annually + excellent benefits

The City of Elk Grove, Office of Economic Development seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as the city’s first Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Program Manager. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the city has a thriving arts and culture scene that accelerates and anchors the local economy. The incumbent has a unique opportunity to build the program from the ground up. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of arts and culture and creative industries and can formulate and translate a broad vision of success into actionable strategies that align with municipal goals and community priorities.

The preferred candidate:

• Understands and embraces the intersection of culture and economy.

• Is highly skilled at program development, strategic planning, project management, budgeting, marketing and communications, event production, public art management, commission and committee administration, and public speaking.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and supportive environment.

• Is dependable, flexible, and has a can-do attitude.

• Works well both independently and as a key member of a small, close-knit team.

• Excels at building partnerships across the departments, agencies, institutions, and industries that drive culture and economy.

• Has an oral and written communication style that is clear, concise, and engaging.

• Is passionate about Elk Grove, public service, and local government.

• Is politically astute yet apolitical.

If this is you, consider joining one of the most innovative and forward-thinking economic development departments in California and accelerate your career with us.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline: (subject to change)

Filing Deadline: December 24. 2025, at 11:59 pm

Oral Board Interviews: January 8, 2026 (Virtual)

Selection Interviews: January 13, 2026 (In Person)

For a complete job description, further details about our benefit package and to apply, please visit our website at: https://apptrkr.com/6753685.  

Human Resources Department

8401 Laguna Palms Way | Elk Grove, CA 95758 | 916-683-7111

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