Public Events Coordinator - Citywide Festivals & Community

Pageants Worldwide; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Santa Barbara is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute public events across Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves working with city staff, event organizers, and vendors to ensure smooth execution and compliance with permit requirements.

The position pays hourly wages of $37.06 to $45.05, with annual compensation ranging from $77,084.28 to $93,695.94. This is a full-time role located at various sites within Santa Barbara. Start date is 09/12/2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement public events.
• Assist with municipal permits and review event plans.
• Coordinate communications among event organizers, city staff, and partners.

Job description

City of Santa Barbara is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute public events across Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves working with city staff, event organizers, and vendors to ensure smooth execution and compliance with permit requirements.

The position pays hourly wages of $37.06 to $45.05, with annual compensation ranging from $77,084.28 to $93,695.94. This is a full-time role located at various sites within Santa Barbara. Start date is 09/12/2026.