Director of Public Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Job Classification: Chief Public Affairs & Community Engagement Officer

Location/ Employer: City of Culver City, CA

Salary Up To: $205,691 - $249,995 DOE/DOQ

The City of Culver City, CA (City) is seeking an experienced and innovative communications and public affairs leader to serve as its first-ever Director of Public Affairs (Official Job Classification: Chief Public Affairs & Community Engagement Officer) . This newly created executive leadership position comes at a pivotal moment as the City advances priority-based budgeting, civic assemblies, community conversations, and other initiatives designed to strengthen transparency, public trust, and meaningful community engagement. Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the Director of Public Affairs will provide strategic leadership for citywide communications, public affairs, media relations, branding, and community engagement efforts while serving as a trusted advisor on public messaging and organizational alignment. This role is ideally suited for a self-directed and entrepreneurial leader who thrives with autonomy, takes initiative, and can collaboratively develop, implement, and continuously evolve communication strategies that advance organizational priorities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working collaboratively across departments, building relationships throughout the organization, and driving initiatives forward without requiring extensive direction or oversight. If you are a forward-thinking communications and public affairs professional prepared to help shape how Culver City engages, informs, and connects with its community while building a modern communications function from the ground up, we invite you to apply.

Important to Note: The City is seeking to fill this position expeditiously and will begin evaluating applications immediately. Strong candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process as applications are received and the recruitment may close without notice once a suitable candidate has been selected.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: An annual salary of up to $205,691 - $249,995 DOE/DOQ , plus a generous benefits package.

TO APPLY AND SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE VISIT: website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Brochure+CC+PA.pdf

APPLICATION PROCESS: The City is seeking to fill this position expeditiously and will begin evaluating applications immediately as they are submitted. Strong candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process as applications are received and the recruitment may close without notice once a suitable candidate has been selected.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter at: