Tourism and Culture Director

City of Miami Beach; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Paid time off, wellness incentives

Paid parental leave

Voluntary deferred compensation plan

Pension plan with multiplier

No Social Security tax

Job summary

The City of Miami Beach is seeking a dynamic Tourism and Culture Director to lead a high-profile portfolio spanning tourism, arts and culture, special events, public art, film, and partnerships. The role requires creative vision, operational strength, and the ability to build relationships across a highly engaged community.

You will oversee Cultural Affairs, Special Events and Film divisions, advance the Cultural Master Plan, manage major agreements and sponsorships, and work with cultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, public administration or related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in government or hospitality or cultural industry, with tourism, events and arts experience.
• Experience working with neighborhood groups and relevant industry groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead a public facing department for cultural affairs, special events, film/photography permitting, public art, grants, sponsorships and partnerships.
• Advance the Cultural Master Plan and oversee major event activities, agreements and sponsorships.
• Strengthen relationships with cultural institutions and tourism partners and manage divisions.

Skills

Strategic leader

Collaborative leader

Relationship builder

Clear communicator

Administrator

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field

Job description

The City of Miami Beach (pop. 81,625) seeks a dynamic Tourism and Culture Director to lead a high-profile portfolio encompassing tourism, arts and culture, special events, public art, film, and partnerships. The successful candidate will bring a creative vision, operational strength, and the ability to build relationships across a highly engaged community.

THE POSITION

The Tourism and Culture Director leads a public facing and diverse department responsible for cultural affairs, special events, film and photography permitting, public art, grants, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships. The role requires a leader who can turn ideas into strong programs while navigating the demands of municipal government.

Key responsibilities include advancing the City’s Cultural Master Plan, overseeing special event activities, managing major agreements and sponsorships, and strengthening relationships with cultural institutions and tourism partners. The Director leads the Cultural Affairs, Special Events and Film divisions and reports to an Assistant City Manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A strategic, creative leader with broad knowledge of tourism, arts and culture, special events, and destination-building.
• A collaborative people leader who develops staff, promotes teamwork, and builds on a strong departmental culture.
• A skilled relationship builder who works effectively with elected officials, cultural and hospitality partners, event producers, community groups, artists, and residents.
• A clear communicator and thoughtful decision-maker who can navigate competing interests and protect the Miami Beach brand.
• An experienced administrator with strength in budgets, contracts, partnerships, sponsorships, and complex public-facing programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related to the occupational field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in government or in the hospitality or cultural industry, with specific experience in tourism, special events and the arts.
• Experience working with neighborhood groups and relevant industry groups.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $220,000 to $260,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

• medical, dental and vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment)
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• paid time off, wellness incentives
• paid parental leave
• voluntary deferred compensation plan and more
• defined benefit pension plan with a 2.5% annual multiplier and 5-year vesting schedule
• maximum benefit of up to 80% of your highest five-year average salary
• Employees do not pay Social Security taxes.

GOVERNMENT IN THE SUNSHINE

Information contained in the Florida Sunshine Law assists the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements and exemptions to Florida's open government laws. The Attorney General's Office compiles a comprehensive guide known as the Government-in-the-Sunshine manual. All aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process.

The City of Miami Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.