Assistant Center Manager

Lead. Inspire. Enrich Community Well-Being. The City of Encinitas is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Center Manager to manage the daily operations at the Pacific View Arts Center. In this impactful leadership role, you will oversee the scheduling and registration process for all arts education classes, arts workshops and arts camps for adults and children. The position will also manage special events on the property, aimed to enhance the lives of Encinitas residents. This position provides daily operational oversight; supervises staff, contract instructors, and volunteers; and ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and inclusive services. Responsibilities also include managing program budgets and contracts, maintaining records, coordinating marketing and outreach materials, fostering strong relationships with community partners, and ensuring facilities remain safe, welcoming, and aligned with the City's commitment to exceptional recreation services. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an organized, energetic arts professional with experience supporting arts education services for all ages. They excel at supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating multiple programs and events, and delivering high-quality, inclusive services for all. They are skilled in budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and building strong relationships with community partners. Flexible, creative, and customer-focused, they thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Why You'll Love Working Here Encinitas is a scenic coastal city known for its six miles of shoreline, engaged community, and strong commitment to wellness, sustainability, recreation, and the arts. The City fosters a collaborative, supportive workplace culture grounded in public service and innovation. Employees enjoy excellent benefits and a healthy work-life balance. In this role, your leadership will directly support programs and services that enrich the lives of everyone in our community—helping residents stay creative, connected, and engaged. Click HERE to read the full job description. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, or an arts related field, and at least three years of journey level professional experience that is directly applicable to the work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification First Aid Certification Ability to obtain Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification within 3 months of hire A completed application with an attached resume is required. * Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Deadline to submit an application is 5pm on Thursday, July 22, 2026 The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr