The League of California Cities is looking for a talented and professional Event Program Manager with a fierce attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude. This position performs a variety of duties related to the coordination, development, and delivery of conferences and/or other events including:

• City Managers Conference
• Public Works Officers Institute
• City Attorneys Spring Conference
• Annual Conference and Expo (City Attorneys track and General Sessions)
• Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar
• Municipal Finance Institute

The Event Program Manager works with city officials, city staff, and subject matter experts to develop content and educational programs and coordinates conference production including budget and communications. The role will research and coordinate both volunteer and paid speakers for assigned conferences. This person travels to events on a regular basis and serves as a liaison with attendees, speakers, and facility staff. Internally, the Event Program Manager serves as a leader on the Education and Member Services team for their assigned conferences and are responsible for ensuring the conference team is coordinating on a regular basis.

Cal Cities Culture and Mission

Cal Cities is dedicated to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where passionate professionals can thrive. We’re looking for candidates who are focused, driven, and above all else, seeking deeper meaning in their work. Reflecting the diversity of California, each of Cal Cities’ employees is a vital partner in the organization’s mission and success. If you also have a passion for public service, local government, advancing equity, and working with dynamic, talented teammates, this is where you belong!

Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, since 1898 the League of California Cities has been an active partner in local government, providing legislative advocacy, educational and informational services to cities. Cal Cities’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Californians by protecting and expanding local control for cities through education and advocacy. Cal Cities has approximately seventy-five staff supporting its operations.

Education & Member Services Department

The Education and Member Services Department is an important leader in providing city officials with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and expertise. Developing more than 30 different single-and multi-day meetings annually, the department delivers a variety of educational and networking programs that range in size from 100 to 2,500 attendees. Individual and collective contributions by team members reflect the department’s commitment to quality programming, customer service and excellence.

Work Schedule and Travel

Cal Cities’ normal workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frequent overnight and multi-night travel via automobile or air is required in normal course of job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Depending on qualifications. Salary range $56,348 - $87,340.

Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members; 2% at 62 for new CalPERS members.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may defer compensation through Cal Cities’, Mission Square 457 defined contribution plan.

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: Employees participate in an optional benefit program that includes dental insurance, vision insurance and medical coverage selected from three HMO and two PPO plans.

Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance coverage for employees. Supplemental employee-paid coverage is available.

Other Benefits: Under employer’s optional benefit program, employees may use a portion of their salaries on a pre-tax basis to cover childcare and/or certain health care expenses.

Vacation: Two weeks annually; three weeks after five years of service.

Other Time Off: four days annually of management time off

Holidays: Employees receive twelve paid holidays annually.

Sick Leave: Employees earn twelve days annually.

Qualifications & Experience

We seek a dynamic and experienced person to fill this critical role with the League of California Cities.

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University is desirable. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with demonstrated success in event programming, conference management, adult education, or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail. Certification in Meeting and Event Planning is preferred. Knowledge of local government is desirable.

Recruitment/Decision Schedule

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the link on our job page www.calcities.org/join-our-team

Recruitment for the Event Program Manager will be ongoing until the position is filled. The goal is to complete the recruitment process at the earliest opportunity and welcome the new team member on board as soon as possible.