Position Description
The City of Walnut Creek invites you to apply for the position of
Arts and Recreation Director
If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Teri Black & Co. website to learn more about this position and to apply online. Teri Black & Co. is assisting the City with this recruitment.
Applications are due before the position closes on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Brief Description of the Position
Reporting to the City Manager, the Arts and Recreation Director oversees a department budget of $20 million for FY26 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.
Contact Tina White at (619) 948-1786 or Teri Black at (424) 296-3111, if you have any questions regarding this opportunity or the recruitment process.