APPLY NOW - Director of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs - City of San José, CA

A national search is underway to attract a strategic, innovative, and experienced local government economic development executive to serve as the City of San José’s next Director of the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. This is an incredible opportunity for a collaborative leader who will lead the delivery of world-class services in driving economic growth, shaping vibrant cultural affairs, and leading high-performing teams to best position the City’s future.

Known as the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the City of San José plays a vital economic and cultural role anchoring the world’s leading region of innovation. Encompassing approximately 181 square miles at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, San José is Northern California’s largest city and the 13th largest city in the nation. With nearly one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. San José’s transformation into a global innovation center has resulted in one of the largest concentrations of technology companies and expertise in the world, including major tech headquarters like Cisco, Adobe, Zoom, Samsung, and eBay, as well as start-ups and advanced manufacturing. The City of San José has twice been named “The Most Innovative Large City in America” by the Center for Digital Government.

Learn more about the City of San José here and their Economic Development Office here.

Review the detailed recruitment brochure and apply here. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply no later than Monday, May 5, 2025.

Contact Bryan Noblett at bryan@mosaicpublic.com or Greg Nelson at greg@mosaicpublic.com for more information or call at (916) 550-4100 to express an interest in this position.

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