City Manager: Lead Sonoma's Growth & Public Service

The City of Sonoma is a beautiful, environmentally conscious, and safe community, widely regarded as one of Northern California’s most desirable places to live and a world-renowned destination for visitors. Rich in cultural heritage and deeply rooted in California history, Sonoma offers an exceptional quality of life set against a backdrop of remarkable natural beauty. With a population of approximately 11,000 residents and more than 1,300 businesses, the city serves as the economic and cultural hub for the greater Sonoma Valley and Springs area, home to roughly 40,000 people. The City of Sonoma operates as a general law city under a Council-Manager form of governance, blending the policy leadership of a five-member elected City Council with the professional expertise of an appointed City Manager. The City Manager for the City of Sonoma provides strategic leadership and direct oversight of key functional areas, including Administration, Human Resources, Economic Development, Finance and Budget, and the Successor Agency. The role also serves as a central point of coordination with contracted service providers and maintains strong partnerships with the business community, the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, local nonprofits, school districts, Sonoma County, and neighboring jurisdictions. The ideal candidate for the City Manager of Sonoma will be an experienced executive or department head from a municipal or comparable private-sector organization, with a demonstrated ability to lead a complex organization that serves all facets of a community. This leader will foster a positive, service-oriented workplace culture that prioritizes responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement in organizational effectiveness. Learn more about the community, position, qualifications, and compensation in the recruitment brochure (pdf). Salary : The annual salary for the City Manager is $274,072.70 and is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. How to Apply: For first consideration, submit your resume and application on the Bob Murray & Associates website by May 31, 2026. Questions: Gary Phillips Bob Murray & Associates View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr