Government and Stakeholder Coordination Consultant

The City of Santa Monica is seeking a consultant to provide government and stakeholder coordination services. The selected consultant will support the City in preparing for major upcoming events, internal coordination, policy development, and strategic planning. The scope of work includes four primary areas: major event coordination, Pier and Beach governance and leasing strategy, partner and institutional coordination, and special projects and facilities planning. The consultant will be required to have experience working with coastal municipalities, expertise in governance, leasing strategy, stakeholder facilitation, and municipal operations, and the ability to coordinate across departments and manage complex relationships. • Major event coordination: supporting City-side coordination for large-scale events, developing an internal coordination framework, and facilitating regular interdepartmental meetings. • Pier and Beach governance and leasing strategy: supporting the City Manager’s Office in managing and aligning the diverse interests of tenants, concessionaires, City departments, and community stakeholders. • Partner and institutional coordination: strengthening collaboration among key institutional and community partners. • Special projects and facilities planning: providing targeted support for priority projects, assisting with site or facility evaluations, and integrating facility and program planning with broader City goals.