Tourism and Culture Director

Nature of Work

This is responsible and advanced professional work overseeing Tourism and Culture for the City, with a primary emphasis on the overseeing, coordination, and execution of special events and citywide activations. The position leads the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of signature events, festivals, and public programming that enhances the Miami Beach brand, engages residents and visitors, and drives economic activity with the primary goal of position Miami Beach as a premier destination. The role also provides oversight of cultural arts initiatives, including public art and cultural programming, ensuring alignment with the City’s identity and strategic priorities. Work involves extensive coordination across City departments and contacts with government officials, public, private and non-profit agencies, the business and development community, citizen groups, advisory boards.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

  • Oversee the issuance of City of Miami Beach Special Events Permits which includes, but is not limited to, proper insurance certificates, indemnity agreements for legal documentation, applications, and permit fees to assure compliance with city/state and federal regulations
  • Make recommendations to City Administration as to whether special events should be authorized to be held within the City of Miami Beach
  • Coordinates and monitors all facets prior to, during (on-site) and after action for all events
  • Facilitates specific/targeted events (e.g., Air and Sea Show, Independence Day, Cultural Crawl)
  • Develops and manages sponsorship agreements for City sponsored events
  • Maintains a synopsis of all events, for future reference and data
  • Compiles and disseminates weekly special event calendar outlining the weeks activities, special events listings, describing what, where and when events will be held and the venue, hours and a brief description of those activities
  • Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, sponsors, artists, and vendors to support event production and programming
  • Responsible for the City’s Art in Public Places program from Call to Artist through installation of the artwork
  • Oversees the City’s Cultural Grants programs, including supporting evaluation and scoring of grant applications by the Cultural Arts council, grant compliance, and processing of grant reimbursement packages.
  • Develop alliances with key business sectors- Arts, Hospitality, International Business, Culture, Entertainment and Tourism
  • Prepares RFP’s for diverse projects related to the departments work plan
  • Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related to the occupational field.
  • 10 years’ 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

For all positions:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
  • Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
  • Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

  • Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

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