Search Tourism And Convention Services jobs

34 Tourism And Convention Services Jobs

34 jobs found Jobs found Email me jobs like this
Load More

  • Program Specialist (Special Events Manager)

    Sacramento, California United States City of Sacramento, CA Full Time $89,981.78 - $126,613.40 Annually Jun 06, 2025
    City of Sacramento Employer:

    City of Sacramento, CA

    The City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, was founded in 1849, and is the oldest incorporated city in California. In 1920, Sacramento City voters adopted a City Charter (municipal constitution) and a City Council-City Manager form of government, which are still used today. The City Council consists of a Mayor elected by all City voters, and Councilmembers elected to represent the eight separate Council districts in the City. Each district is a separate geographical area with a population of about 51,000 residents. Each Councilmember must be a registered voter and live in the district they represent. Elected members serve 4 year terms and elections are staggered every two years in even numbered years. (Council District Information, including summary report of population and racial statistics). The Council establishes City policies, ordinances, and land uses; approves the City's annual budget, contracts, and agreements; hears appeals of decisions made by City staff or citizen advisory groups; and appoints four Charter Officers, a City Manager, City Attorney, City Treasurer, and City Clerk. Councilmembers serve on several working committees, such as Law and Legislation, and Personnel and Public Employees. In 2002, City voters amended the City Charter and established a Compensation Commission to set the compensation for the Mayor, Council members and public members of City boards and commissions. This Charter Amendment also established the Mayor's position as a full-time job. The City also has a Legislative Affairs Unit; it's primary purpose is to advocate, coordinate and advance the City's legislative agenda to enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential municipal and community services.             

    Apply Now View job Employer Profile

    Job Description

    THE POSITION

    With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

    The Program Specialist for the Entertainment Services Division of the Convention & Cultural Services Department oversees the Special Event Program for the City of Sacramento. The Special Event Program is responsible for permitting events in the public right-of-way including streets, sidewalks, alleys, and other public property. In 2024, there were over 1200 special event days permitted through the program. This position works closely with representatives from other departments, event organizers, and other interested parties to foster a welcoming environment for safe events that enrich Sacramento. The Program Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to streamline processes, creating proactive policies that reduce barriers for applicants, and being mindful of public concerns all while ensuring vibrant and safe events take place. The position will work closely with the Entertainment Venue Program team, the Sacramento Film and Media Office, and the Office of Nighttime Economy.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

    The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the impact that special events have on the vibrancy, diversity, and economic vitality of a community. They will also understand the importance of the role that policy and regulation play to ensure safety, minimize negative impacts, and establish an equitable landscape.
    Desirable qualities of an ideal candidate include:
    • Implementer: Can evaluate existing special event environment and identify opportunities for improvement using a variety of tools including, but not limited to, education, policy, outreach, regulation, promotion, and incentivizing. The skill to create new approaches, designs, process, technologies, and systems to achieve desired results.
    • Collaborator: Has interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to build and foster a positive and collaborative team. The ability to work with a wide array of interested parties from other City departments, outside jurisdictions, applicants, and special event professionals with varying viewpoints.

    Under general direction the Program Specialist plans, directs, and supervises all of the activities of a major department or Citywide program or project with moderate visibility and impact; conducts studies and makes recommendations; monitors program compliance; represents the department in contacts with media, internal and external agencies, and organizations.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    This advanced journey level class in the professional series is populated with multiple incumbents. The Program Specialist is distinguished from the next lower class of Program Analyst in that the Program Specialist manages multiple programs or moderately visible programs with greater department or Citywide impact. This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Program Manager in that the Manager is responsible for administration and management of programs and projects with high visibility and substantial Citywide impact.

    This class is distinguished from the class of Administrative Officer in that the latter is responsible for all internal administrative functions for a department.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    General direction is provided by a department or division head. Some assignments require responsibility for direct or indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and clerical personnel. Some positions function as internal consultants and require coordination among multiple divisions in a department.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Plans, coordinates, and administers, a project or program with department or Citywide impact; supervises, trains and evaluates the work of professional, technical and clerical staff.
    • Confers with department heads, division managers, members of professional staff, and other officials concerning the administrative needs and requirements related to the program or project; represents the program in contacts with news media, business and civic organizations, other City departments, and various outside public and private agencies.
    • Interprets new policies, procedures, and regulations, and develops new or amended programs or projects as need dictates, monitors program objectives to assure compliance with State and administrative regulations and program guidelines.
    • Conducts studies and surveys, performs research and analysis and prepares recommendations for department management; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes; creates and implements program policies and procedures; develops guidelines, forms and related documents.
    • Reviews grant opportunities; compiles and analyzes information for preparation of grants, contracts and agreements; negotiates terms; implements, monitors and prepares reports on conduct and performance of grants.
    • Identifies program, project or system enhancements; selects and coordinates installation of new and revised programs and systems.
    • Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
    • Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of public administration and governmental finance, budgeting, and accounting.
    • Procurement methods.
    • Research techniques, methods and procedures.
    • Methods and practices of modern office management.
    • Principles and practices of program management and administration.
    • Technical report writing.
    • Methods of analysis.
    • Principles and practices of supervision.
    Skill in:
    • Managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
    • Customer service, including dealing with people under stress, and problem solving.
    • Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
    Ability to:
    • Effectively plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive program with a broad scope and high degree of complexity.
    • Supervise and direct professional, technical, and clerical staff.
    • Analyze fiscal problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
    • Make effective presentations to public officials, committees, and outside agencies.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
    • Prepare technical and analytic reports.
    • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
    • Make program or project changes based on analysis of results, new legislation, or departmental changes.
    • Meet multiple deadlines.

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    Experience:

    Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative experience.

    -AND-

    Education:

    A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field.

    Note: It is highly desirable the required years of professional-level experience be attained in a governmental jurisdiction.

    Substitution:

    Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

    PROOF OF EDUCATION

    Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

    An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

    THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

    Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

    1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

    • Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.


    • Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:


    • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).


    • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.


    • Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.


    • Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.


    2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;

    • Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.


    • Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.


    • A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.


    • Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.


    3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

    4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

    5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting . If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

    QUESTIONS:
    For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

    • Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.


    • For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.


    • Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resourc es Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;


    • Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or


    • Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-572 6


    Bilingual Pay
    Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

    Pension Reform Act
    The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    Additional Information

    Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

    Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

    Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

    Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
    Apply Now View job Employer Profile

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

LATEST JOBS

Finding the Best Government Tourism Jobs & Careers

Finding the Best Government Tourism Jobs & Careers

Tourism is a vibrant and dynamic industry offering many career opportunities. From travel writing to marketing executive roles, government tourism jobs provide unique ways to explore the world while promoting tourism. Whether you’re a creative professional, a skilled marketer, or an excellent communicator, there’s a role in tourism that might be a perfect fit. This guide explores the best government tourism jobs and the steps to finding and excelling in these careers.

 

Types of Tourism Careers

Travel Writer/Photographer

A travel writer or photographer career allows you to combine creativity and adventure. Travel writers research and write about tourism destinations, helping readers learn about specific places, attractions, and cultures. These professionals provide essential information, offering valuable insights into everything from hidden gems to famous tourist spots. They often collaborate with other websites and agencies to create compelling narratives about travel and tourism.

For those who focus on photography, the job involves capturing images that bring destinations to life. Travel photographers take high-quality pictures to accompany written articles or promotional materials. They use their expertise to produce visually engaging content that can inspire potential tourists to explore new places. As a travel photographer, you must respect individuals and sites by gaining consent before photographing them. Once the photos are captured, they undergo development and enhancement using technical skills, ensuring the visuals effectively engage viewers.

Delivering your work electronically is an essential part of the job. Knowledge of digital platforms is vital to efficiently share your content with editors, publishers, and the public. Whether you’re focusing on photography or writing, mastering these skills can open doors to exciting opportunities in government tourism careers.

category064-image-001-careers-in-governmen
category064-image-002-careers-in-government

Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor

Another popular tourism job is that of a tourism or visitor information counselor. These professionals act as the face of local or national tourism initiatives. They provide information about local attractions, events, weather, and travel logistics to visitors, responding to various requests and queries. This role requires a deep knowledge of the region or site and an ability to answer questions effectively, showcasing expertise in local tourism.

Tourism counselors often distribute promotional materials, such as brochures and maps, to visitors. They also play a crucial role in promoting tourism products and highlighting marketing opportunities. In this position, you’ll be responsible for encouraging both new and return visits, thus contributing to the positive public image of a destination.

By fostering strong relationships with visitors, tourism counselors help shape their overall experience, ensuring tourists leave with positive memories that may prompt them to return. It’s a rewarding role for those who enjoy interacting with people and promoting their region.

 

Tourism Management and Marketing

Executive Officer – Marketing

Tourism management roles offer a blend of strategy, creativity, and leadership. As an executive officer in marketing, your job is to develop and implement marketing strategies to maximize tourism growth. This requires both marketing expertise and an in-depth understanding of tourism expenditures.

Identifying new marketing opportunities is essential to success in this role. You’ll analyze data and trends, making informed recommendations on where to focus your efforts. In addition, you’ll prepare development strategies and communicate these plans to stakeholders. Providing information clearly and concisely ensures that your vision is understood and executed effectively.

Another critical aspect of the job is collaborating with other websites, industry associations, and government entities. Building strong partnerships and leveraging resources will help grow tourism in your region. As part of the role, you’ll also respond to customer inquiries and comments, ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image for the tourism sector.

Unlock Government Opportunities with Careers in Government

Elevate your career or find the ideal government talent on Careers in Government! Explore and shape the future with us.

JOIN NOW
 

Job Search and Application Process

category064-image-003-careers-in-government

Job Search Strategies

Finding the right tourism job requires a well-thought-out job search strategy. Start by utilizing job boards and industry associations that specialize in tourism careers. These platforms offer access to a wide range of job listings and resources. Networking with professionals in the tourism industry can also provide valuable connections and insider information about job opportunities.

Tailoring your application materials is crucial. Highlight the skills and knowledge relevant to tourism jobs, and emphasize your expertise and passion for the industry. Preparing for interviews by practicing responses to common questions and scenarios will give you an edge in securing a position.

Staying up-to-date on industry trends and developments is another key factor in your job search. The tourism industry is constantly evolving, and having current knowledge will show prospective employers that you are committed to growth and staying relevant.

Application Procedures

Once you’ve found a job opening, it’s essential to follow application procedures carefully. Ensure all required materials are submitted and that your application is complete. Technical issues can arise, so it’s best to use a browser compatible with the application system to avoid glitches. Don’t hesitate to request assistance from the hiring organization to ensure your application is submitted successfully.

Tracking the status of your application using online resources or contacting the hiring organization is an excellent way to stay proactive during the hiring process.

 

Career Development and Growth

Tourism Training and Education

Advancing in a government tourism career often requires continuous training and education. Taking advantage of industry-specific courses, certifications, and training programs will help you develop the skills necessary for success. Online platforms and industry associations offer numerous resources to help you stay competitive in the job market.

Building a professional network is essential for career growth. By connecting with other professionals in the tourism industry, you’ll gain valuable insights and opportunities that may not be advertised publicly. Networking also provides mentorship opportunities, allowing you to learn from those with more experience.

category064-image-004-careers-in-governmen

Staying informed about industry trends is another key to success. Tourism is an ever-changing field, and having up-to-date knowledge allows you to make informed career decisions. Whether seeking a promotion or transitioning to a new role, staying educated and informed will ensure long-term career growth.

 

Government Tourism Job Resources

Job Boards and Industry Associations

Job boards and industry associations are invaluable resources when searching for government tourism jobs. These platforms provide access to a wealth of information, from job listings to networking opportunities. Researching government tourism job resources is a great way to stay informed about available positions and career paths.

Online platforms also offer training and educational resources that can help further your career. By staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, you’ll be better prepared to seize new opportunities and advance your tourism career.

In summary, finding the best government tourism job requires a combination of research, networking, and skill development. Whether you’re starting as a travel writer, a tourism counselor, or a marketing executive, focusing on continuous learning and relationship-building will set you up for long-term success in this dynamic industry.

Careers In Government
 

Begin Your Career Journey

Launch your career with Careers in Government! Explore exciting opportunities, connect with passionate professionals, and shape your legacy.

JOIN NOW
SHOW MORE