CPRS Job Listing
Arts and Recreation Director
The City of Walnut Creek (population over 70,000), nestled just 25 miles east of San Francisco, offers a scenic urban setting adjacent to Mt. Diablo, featuring a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, and a performing arts center.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Arts and Recreation Director oversees a FY26 department budget of $20 million and is supported by 53.75 FTE. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to both the arts and recreation and approach their work with enthusiasm, creativity, and strategic vision. This highly visible leader will be attentive and responsive to staff and stakeholders. High emotional intelligence is a must, as is maintaining an inclusive and equitable lens in all aspects of leadership.
The successful candidate will possess any combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to succeed, with ideal candidates possessing 10 years of extensive, progressively responsible experience in the development and administration of arts and recreation programs and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree desirable.
Salary range goes up to $289,385 DOQ, with competitive benefits. For additional information and to apply visit www.tbcrecruiting.com. Recruitment closes Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Tina White ● 619.948.1786
TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC
www.tbcrecruiting.com
For additional information and to apply visit www.tbcrecruiting.com.