City Manager

CITY MANAGER

City of Culver City, CA

Salary Up To: $379,702.22 DOE/DOQ

See the full recruitment brochure & benefits here: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Brochure_CM_CC_Final.pdf

The City of Culver City, CA (City) is seeking a fiscally minded, innovative and collaborative City Manager to help guide one of Southern California’s most vibrant and engaged communities into its next chapter. Home to approximately 40K residents, Culver City is renowned for its cultural diversity, creativity, and commitment to thoughtful, sustainable growth. As the City plans to welcome 10–15K new residents over the next decade, it is proactively preparing for expanded housing options, modern infrastructure, and inclusive public spaces that will support a high quality of life for all. The next City Manager will lead a dedicated team of approximately 800 staff across 12 departments, managing an annual Fiscal Year 25-26 budget of approximately $370 million.

With a strong appetite for innovation, this leader will ensure the City’s master and specific plans are well-coordinated, realistically funded, and effectively implemented—aligning people, resources, and vision to deliver lasting results. The ideal candidate will inspire trust through transparent decision-making and collaborative leadership, working in partnership with the City Council, staff, and community members to create fiscal stability for the City. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a city that values inclusion, sustainability, creativity, and high-quality public service—ensuring Culver City remains one of Southern California’s most desirable places to live, work, and visit for generations to come.

If you’re ready to lead with vision, innovation, and collaboration, we invite you to explore this unique opportunity to serve Culver City and help shape its bright future.

See the full recruitment brochure & benefits here: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Brochure_CM_CC_Final.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by September 24, 2025, at: https://www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on October 30th and October 31st. Candidates must be available all-day for both interview dates.

QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

• Email: sam@tristargovsolutions.com
• Website: www.tristargovsolutions.com
• Phone: 408-605-0790