Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Director
San Rafael, Marin County, California, 94911, USA
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Director
- MARIN COUNTY, CA
- San Rafael, California, United States
ABOUT US
The Office of the County Executive implements the policy direction of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and supports the effective delivery of public services across 22 departments. It provides leadership on countywide initiatives, coordinates interdepartmental and cross‑jurisdictional programs, and oversees the County’s $865 million budget.
Our work includes advancing the Board’s strategic priorities, and leading cross‑cutting efforts in housing, climate, equity, emergency preparedness, homelessness, and more.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Director is a newly established executive management position within the Office of the County Executive. Reporting to a Deputy County Executive, the Director provides strategic leadership for the County’s Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Division and serves as a trusted advisor to the County Executive and Board of Supervisors. The Director will strengthen Marin’s economy, support thriving communities, and improve quality of life throughout the county.
The Director will oversee three program areas supported by a three‑person staff:
- The County’s Economic Vitality Program
- Municipal Services in unincorporated West Marin
- Municipal Services in unincorporated Marin City
In 2025, the Board of Supervisors established Community and Economic Vitality as a countywide priority and directed the development of a comprehensive, regional Economic Vitality Strategic Roadmap. The Director will lead this initiative, setting strategic direction, overseeing consultant work, advising the Board, and guiding implementation of a long‑term strategy that aligns County departments, Marin’s 11 cities and towns, regional partners, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders around shared priorities.
The Director will also provide executive oversight of municipal services for the County’s unincorporated communities of West Marin and Marin City, ensuring municipal services are coordinated with Economic Vitality efforts: identifying local economic opportunities, strengthening partnerships, informing County policy, and mirroring the distinct needs of the communities.
As one of the Office of the County Executive’s Division Directors, this position regularly works with Board Members, Department Heads, city and town managers, business leaders, community‑based organizations, and regional partners on complex policy issues requiring strategic thinking, political acumen, and collaborative leadership.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and shape a new County function. The Division is in its early development stage, and two of its three positions are currently vacant. The Director will play a central role in recruiting staff, establishing the Division’s culture, defining operational priorities, and building the long‑term partnerships, systems, and capacity necessary to sustain this work for years to come.
This position is full‑time and on‑site at the historic Frank Lloyd Wright‑designed Marin County Civic Center, with flexibility for remote work one day per week.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate is an experienced executive leader who enjoys building partnerships, developing organizations, and leading complex initiatives that improve communities. You are comfortable building a new high‑profile program, working across jurisdictional boundaries, consulting elected officials, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared goals.
- Builds trust and credibility with elected officials, executive leadership, community partners, and residents.
- Navigates complex policy and political environments with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Thinks strategically while maintaining a strong focus on implementation and measurable results.
- Understands how to leverage underutilized assets and activate stakeholders.
- Brings people together to solve challenging problems through collaboration.
- Values public service and understands the role local government plays in strengthening communities.
- Develops…
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