Salary: $58.11 - $74.24 Hourly
Location : West Hollywood City Hall - 8300 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 26-60256-01
Department: Community Services
Division: CS - Events Services
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
JOB SUMMARY
THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY (SIX-MONTH TERM) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS.
Why WeHo
The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment - and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community.
How We Serve
The produces and supports creative and collaborative world-class, large-scale events such as WeHo Pride, Halloween Carnaval, and large-scale co-sponsored events throughout the City. The Division prioritizes safety in the large-scale event planning process, providing logistical support, a streamlined permitting experience, and exceptional customer service to event producers, all while minimizing impacts to the community.
What You'll Contribute
The seeks a
Temporary Event Services Coordinator who is highly organized, people centered, and detail-driven. This temporary position will play a key role in assisting with the production of community events that are safe, engaging, and flawlessly executed.
In this role, you will assist on a wide range of large-scale events - from co-sponsored events in City parks to large-scale productions in City streets. You'll coordinate logistics, permits, interdepartmental support, vendor relations, sponsorships, budgeting, and on-site event operations.
The
ideal candidate for the role is:
- A project manager: You understand timelines, budgets, vendor management, contracts, and logistics. You enjoy seeing ideas go from conception to completion.
- A calm problem-solver: You know how to analyze challenges, make sound decisions quickly, and ensure things keep moving smoothly.
- A natural organizer: You easily juggle multiple events, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping details.
- A skilled communicator: You possess strong verbal and written communication skills. You are an excellent collaborator, negotiator, and exercise professional communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A flexible and reliable team player: This position may require work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call. You bring a positive attitude and flexibility to get the job done.
For full position details, please click the job description:
This position requires 100% onsite work and is not eligible for telework or a hybrid work schedule.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Reports to: Event Services Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; and,
- Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
- Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid California Driver's License
This position is a full-time temporary position with limited benefits.
Benefits include:
- Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2% @ 62 for New Members (average of three highest years) or 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan (currently at 7.25%), as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction. Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction. The City does not participate in Social Security.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance: The City covers the full health insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, including children under the age of 26 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date).
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may negatively impact your eligibility for this part of the examination process. Responses with more than
250 words are ideal for essay questions.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of West Hollywood.
By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.
Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
02
What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College Coursework
- Associate Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Doctorate (PhD)
- Not Applicable
03
How many years of progressively responsible related experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years but less than 7 years
- More than 7 years but less than 9 years
- More than 9 years but less than 11 years
- 11 years or more
04
Please describe your experience working with government agencies or public sector partners as it relates to planning or supporting events. If you have no such experience, please enter N/A.
05
Describe the largest event that you have worked on. What role did you play and what were some major challenges you managed throughout the planning and execution phases?
06
Please describe your experience working in a fast-paced environment. How do you balance competing priorities and deadlines?
Required Question