This position is advertised by the California Science Center on behalf of the Office of Exposition Park Management; two distinct State Departments.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through September 6, 2024 or until filled.
Please read the job bulletin thoroughly to understand application submission requirements.
Exposition Park seeks a Director of External Affairs who can effectively manage stakeholder engagement, community and public relations, and ensure the successful execution of our organizational goals and vision. Both collaborative and communicative, the DEA serves as lead in developing new partnership strategies and opportunities consistent with OEPM’s mission and vision.
Job Description:
Developing new strategies and opportunities consistent with OEPMs mission and vision, the DEA will plan, organize, and implement external affairs and communications strategies in collaboration with departmental leadership. As a representative and advocate of OEPM and Exposition Park, the DEA will promote organizational visibility, serving as a key contact and supportive spokesperson for policy issues while also representing OEPM to the public, and community, external and internal stakeholders and leaders.
The DEA will engage with local and regional entities, implement dynamic community programs, devise strategies to attract new visitors and partners, and employ evaluative methods to measure success.
The DEA is responsible for the building, fostering, and expanding community partnerships with Exposition Park via collaboration with local community organizations, corporate sponsors and private and governmental partners. The DEA is also responsible for the design and implementation of community engagement initiatives and programs for Exposition Park.
The DEA will support external and internal communications including public relations, internal and external Park newsletters and public, promotional materials. The DEA will be responsible for event and program management, as well as the tracking, evaluation and associated impact reports. As an OEPM mission administrator, the DEA will ensure their departmental compliance with executive/governmental orders, laws, regulations and agreements.
Success in this position is consistent with effectively fostering the interests of Exposition Park with external and internal partners and advancing the mission, goals and strategic planning of OEPM. The DEA will manage the maintenance of external and internal park relationships and a commitment to procuring DEI through OEPM external affairs.
Support Exposition Park’s efforts to welcome millions every year as one of Southern California’s most popular destinations. Recognized for its iconic landmarks, world-class museums, sports, entertainment, science and technology, culture, art and history, Exposition Park is a gem in the heart of Los Angeles. Exposition Park is undergoing an incredible chapter of transformation in its journey toward becoming a premier world destination and host of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Join our team to share your passion for the work of Exposition Park and help shape Exposition Park for generations to come.
Please submit your application along with a resume and cover letter outlining your experience in leading external partnership and engagement efforts and/or community organizing and outreach. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis through August 30, 2024, or until filled. No direct calls or emails, besides to HR contacts listed within this advertisement.
For more information, visit https://expositionpark.ca.gov/