Revenue, Innovation, Strategy, and Enhancement; R..S.E.) Division Officer

Overview

A appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $ of the salary range; final amount determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and internal equity within the organization.

Long Beach is a vibrant city located on the Pacific Coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, with approximately 450,000 residents. The City covers about 51 square miles and offers parks, beaches, and recreational opportunities. Major attractions include the Aquarium of the Pacific, the historic Queen Mary, and the Indy Car Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

The city is positioned to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue.

Long Beach has a diverse economy across aerospace, education, health services, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services. It is home to California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City College, and robust K-12 schools. Transportation options include the Long Beach and Metro transit systems and the City’s airport. Long Beach is recognized as a walkable and bike-friendly city.

Long Beach operates as a charter city with an elected Mayor and nine City Council members. The City Manager oversees daily operations of 15 departments and an FY26 budget of approximately $3.7B. The City employs over 6,000 staff; most are represented by eleven employee associations.

• City Departments
• Citywide FY26 Budget
• 2030 Strategic Vision
• Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan

The City fosters equity and inclusion, with transparency including publicly shared demographic data on workforce diversity and pay equity. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Economic Development & Opportunity uses Federal, State, and City resources to grow property, sales, and transient occupancy taxes to fund citywide services. The department supports the Grow Long Beach Economic Blueprint and aims to create an innovative ecosystem for entrepreneurial success from start-up to growth. The department has about 90 employees across five bureaus:
Business Development, Business Operations, Real Estate Development, Waterfront Development, and Workforce Development, with an annual budget of over $31 million from eight City funds.

To learn more about the department, its budget, and initiatives, visit the department website and related materials.

The Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity seeks an experienced leader to serve as the first Revenue, Innovation, Strategy, and Enhancement (R.I.S.E.) Division Officer in the Waterfront Development Bureau. The R.I.S.E. Division expands the department’s capacity to manage waterfront assets, implement revenue-generating projects, and support music, entertainment, and tourism growth. The role reports to the Waterfront Development Manager and coordinates with multiple departments and external partners to support long-range planning and execution of revenue-generating projects in the waterfront and Downtown entertainment district.

• Develops and implements plans, strategies, and programs to position Long Beach as a premiere destination for music, entertainment, tourism, and waterfront activity.
• Leads special projects, such as advertising and sponsorship initiatives, to create new revenue opportunities for the City.
• Collaborates with the Waterfront Development Bureau Manager, contracted facility operators, tourism and entertainment leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.
• Works with the Waterfront Development Bureau Manager and Office of Special Events and Filming to activate and promote the waterfront and establish Long Beach as a leading U.S. visitor destination.
• Provides cross-departmental coordination and support for long-range planning, capital investment strategies, and economic development in the Downtown and waterfront districts.
• Acts as a liaison to businesses, investors, and tourism partners to attract events, programming, and development aligned with City goals.
• Develops and delivers presentations, memos, and Council letters to inform management,…