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Cal Cities Culture
Cal Cities is dedicated to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where passionate professionals can thrive. We’re looking for candidates who are focused, driven, and above all else, seeking deeper meaning in their work. If you also have a passion for public service, local government, advancing equity, and working with dynamic, talented teammates, this just might be the right place for you. Learn about our mission, vision, and core beliefs.
Our Values
Integrity
Diversity
We believe that differences are critical to our success. We bring together people from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities, all with the goal of building a more inclusive and equitable California.
Innovation
We encourage new ideas and progressive thinking that provide solutions to the evolving challenges California's cities face.
Respect
Excellence
Passion
We are passionate about our people and our members; we deliver extraordinary results for all.
Learn More About the Cal Cities' Teams


The Public Affairs team covers every corner of California and serves as the grassroots advocacy core of Cal Cities. Cal Cities regional public affairs managers work closely with city officials - both elected and professional city staff - to develop regional informational programs and carry out grassroots activities to support specific legislative, regulatory, and ballot measure goals.




Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including premium medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependent children, enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more!
- Competitive salary
- Pension plan (CalPERS)
- Retirement plan (457)
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, PPO), dental (PPO), and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life & long-term disability insurance
- Subsidies for your preferred transportation mode
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, manager time off, floating holidays, holidays)
- Learning and development
- Social events: happy hours, holiday events, and walking challenges
- Free snacks to keep you energized
- Flexible work environment
Our core hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with a 7.5-hour workday. However, when possible, we allow modified schedules so our employees can attain a healthy work/life balance. We encourage them to take time off to maintain their personal wellness.
You will hear from someone from Human Resources, the Hiring Manager for the position, and for some roles, additional members of the relevant hiring department.
Career Opportunities
Senior ILG Program Manager – Workforce Development
The Institute for Local Government
is seeking a detail oriented and highly organized leader to manage our
Workforce Development & Career Pathways portfolio of work. The Senior Program
Manager is a senior-level position that reports directly to the Executive
Director & CEO.
If you have great program
management experience, a background in workforce development or human
resources, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, this could be
the job for you.
Our Workforce Development &
Career Pathways work is focused on helping build better pathways into the
public sector workforce by helping local agencies find workforce solutions to
attract, recruit and retain the next generation of local government leaders.
ILG helps public sector organizations improve opportunities to enter public
service, particularly for younger generations and underserved communities and
individuals. We are committed to finding new and innovative strategies for
upskilling, re-skilling and recruiting in the public sector through programs
like registered apprenticeships and building partnerships between local
governments, academic institutions and other organizations with common goals.
We highlight best practices, lead collaboratives, develop pilot programs, and
convene key stakeholders to identify and clear away impediments to workplace
success.
This pillar also focuses on our
youth, by addressing the general lack of awareness among young people about how
local government works and sharing the many career opportunities available in
the public sector. This pillar collaborates with schools and youth development
professionals to increase access to civics education and expand awareness of
the impact local government makes in everyday lives.
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Member Services Specialist
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Regional Public Affairs Manager, Orange County Division
- Develops and maintains close communications and working relationships with Cal Cities members, legislators and their staff, media, key interest groups and Cal Cities leadership to advance the organization’s advocacy policies and priorities.
- Researches, monitors, and reports on current and potential legislative and ballot measures.
- Disseminates information to a variety of stakeholders and the media regarding Cal Cities positions on proposed legislation, ballot measures and activities.
- Develops, organizes, and staffs fundraising activities and events.
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