Revenue, Innovation, Strategy, and Enhancement (R.I.S.E.) Division Officer

About This Role

Lead the Revenue, Innovation, Strategy, and Enhancement (R.I.S.E.) Division within the Waterfront Development Bureau for the City of Long Beach. This role focuses on developing and implementing programs and special projects to generate new revenue, particularly in the waterfront and Downtown entertainment district, and attract businesses, development, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans, strategies, and programs to position Long Beach as a premiere destination for music, entertainment, tourism, and waterfront activity
• Lead special projects, such as advertising and sponsorship initiatives, to create new revenue opportunities for the City
• Collaborate with the Waterfront Development Bureau Manager, contracted facility operators, tourism and entertainment leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective execution of projects, programs, and strategic initiatives
• Partner with the Waterfront Development Bureau Manager and Office of Special Events and Filming to activate and promote the waterfront, aiming to establish Long Beach as a leading visitor destination
• Provide cross-departmental coordination and support for long-range planning, capital investment strategies, and economic development efforts in the Downtown and waterfront districts
• Serve as a liaison to businesses, investors, and tourism partners to attract new events, programming, and development aligned with the City’s economic and cultural goals
• Develop and deliver presentations and prepare memos and Council letters to inform City management, policymakers, and the community about policy and program updates
• Support the Waterfront Development Bureau Manager in developing and managing bureau budgets, key performance indicators, and communications
• Provide direct supervision to the division’s two full-time employees, including one (1) Development Project Manager and one (1) Administrative Analyst II

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field
• 3+ years experience directing projects/programs, with 1+ year in a supervisory role
• Experience in Economic Development, Real Estate Development and Property Management, Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, or Public Policy and Government Affairs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible paid full-time equivalent experience directing and coordinating projects/programs with at least one (1) year of lead supervisory experience in Economic Development, Real Estate Development and Property Management, Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, or Public Policy and Government Affairs. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Experience managing economic development and/or community development programs and projects
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, timelines, and reporting
• Experience leading and supporting community engagement efforts
• Experience managing staff and overseeing vendor contracts
• Knowledge of urban planning, public administration, and public policy
• Experience writing Council letters, memos, and reports