Community Development Director
Job Location:
Ventura, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Ventura is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Community Development Director. As a key member of the Citys strategic management team the Director will lead a high-performing department and help shape the future of Ventura through strong leadership collaboration and meaningful community engagement. This high-profile role requires a leader who can build trusted relationships navigate complex community issues and bring people together around a shared vision for a well-planned well-designed accessible and prosperous community.
For full details about this exciting opportunity please review the Community Development Director Brochure.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to by Friday September 25 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The cover letter should address how the candidates experience and accomplishments align with the qualifications and attributes described in the Ideal Candidate section including: the size of budgets and staff they have managed; their experience overseeing diverse divisions and their background presenting to governing boards or similar bodies.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need an accommodation in a selection process please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street Room 210 Ventura CA 93001 e-mail:
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Required Experience:
Director
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