Santa Cruz City Manager Search Recruitment Underway

Press release from the City of Santa Cruz:

May 10, 2021

Contact:
Elizabeth Smith
Communications Manager
esmith@cityofsantacruz.com

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The City Council announced today the launch of the recruitment phase for the City Manager of the City of Santa Cruz.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to maintain momentum and discipline around organizational priorities and lead in a dynamic environment with high levels of community engagement. This outstanding relationship builder will also offer a proven commitment to diversity and inclusion. A broad background in local government and experience as a City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager will be considered favorably. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferred.

The recruitment brochure can be accessed and applications can be submitted at: tbcrecruiting.com/Recruitments. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2021.

April 13, 2021 -- Community Feedback Input Requested

The City Council announced today the launch of a nationwide search for the next City Manager of the City of Santa Cruz.

Community input will be essential to a successful search. The Council invites the full community to participate by defining the most important issues facing the City and the key attributes they hope to see in the next City Manager. Responses will be accepted through May 1. Find the links to the survey in both English and Spanish at cityofsantacruz.com/cmsearch.

Following the announcement of current City Manager Martín Bernal’s planned retirement, the City Council selected Teri Black & Company, LLC to conduct the search in partnership with a City Council subcommittee, including Mayor Donna Meyers, Vice Mayor Sonja Brunner and Councilmember Renee Golder.

The Council anticipates the recruitment to occur over the next four months, with a successful candidate appointed in August 2021. For more information, visit cityofsantacruz.com/cmsearch.

This press release was produced by the City of Santa Cruz. The views expressed here are the author’s own.