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.

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THE CITY MANAGER POSITION: A STRATEGIC & INCLUSIVE CITY LEADER
Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager serves as Culver City’s Chief Executive Officer, responsible for implementing Council policy and managing daily operations to meet the evolving needs of the community.
This role requires the ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the future while aligning City resources, staff, and community partnerships to achieve it. The City Manager will lead efforts to advance the Council’s priorities, maintain sound financial management, and deliver exceptional services that enhance quality of life for all residents.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Providing executive leadership for all City departments and staff.
• Advising and supporting the City Council in developing policy goals and evaluating performance.
• Preparing and administering the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, and maintaining sound financial management.
• Leading the implementation of strategic initiatives and Council priorities.
• Advancing the City’s commitment to equity, transparency, and community engagement.
• Representing Culver City in intergovernmental relationships, regional partnerships, and legislative advocacy.
• Overseeing the City’s response to declared emergencies, including the local emergency on homelessness.
• Maintaining clear and consistent communication with Council, staff, and the public.
• Driving organizational culture change toward accountability, innovation, and trust.
This role requires a strong understanding of a Council-Manager form of government, exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and a collaborative approach to managing complex challenges and opportunities in a highly engaged community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES
Culver City is looking for a City Manager who brings a strong emphasis to innovation, is collaborative, innovative, and dedicated to public service. The ideal candidate will inspire trust through transparent decision-making, strong relationships, and a clear vision for the City’s future. They will demonstrate a genuine interest in being part of the Culver City community—ideally living, working, and engaging here to better understand and serve its residents, businesses, and unique character.

They will be a proactive leader ready to advance strategic planning and investment that support long-term sustainability and community well-being. The City seeks someone who understands the importance of coordinating multiple Master Plans and Specific Plans—ensuring they move forward effectively, are well-managed, inform one another, and are supported by realistic funding strategies.
Financial acumen, experience with housing initiatives, and the ability to guide complex infrastructure planning are highly valued. Equally important is the ability to cultivate an organizational culture of trust, desire and willingness to explore new ways of conducting business, accountability, and professional growth, while championing equity and inclusion throughout City operations.

Key traits and competencies include:
• Respected, competent leadership
• Collaborative, accessible style
• Innovative, reform-minded approach
• Strategic vision and alignment
• Financial acumen
• Commitment to housing and homelessness solutions
• Infrastructure expertise
• Cultural leadership and staff development
• Equity and inclusion focus
• Excellent communication and change management skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration and ten years of responsible experience at the Assistant City Manager level or five years Assistant City Manager and five years Department Head.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
An annual salary of up to $379,702.22 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package.

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