City Manager - City of Hollister, California
Join a dynamic and growing community as the next City Manager of Hollister, California. Nestled amid the rolling hills of San Benito County, just 47 miles south of San Jose, Hollister is home to more than 45,000 residents and serves as the anchor community for the surrounding region. Known for its small-town charm, agricultural heritage, and vibrant downtown, Hollister also offers abundant recreational opportunities—from Hollister Hills SVRA and Pinnacles National Park to scenic backcountry roads perfect for biking. The community celebrates its unique culture with events like the iconic Independence Day Motorcycle Rally, while continuing to embrace thoughtful growth and innovation. Learn more about Hollister at www.hollister.ca.gov.
Hollister operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a five-member City Council, including a directly elected Mayor. A full-service city, Hollister provides police, fire, water, sewer, development, and administrative services, as well as regional services such as Fire and Animal Control. The City also manages a growing municipal airport that serves as a CalFire Air Attack Base. With 191 full-time employees and a total annual budget of $131 million (FY 2025/26), Hollister is well-positioned for continued growth and success.
The City Council seeks a strategic, hands-on, and community-rooted leader to serve as City Manager. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative partner to the Council, a champion of fiscal discipline, and an innovative problem-solver who inspires trust and civic pride. Key priorities include guiding sustainable residential and commercial growth, strengthening infrastructure, supporting economic development and tourism, and fostering an inclusive and transparent organizational culture. A minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible municipal management experience is required, along with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a related field. Experience in a smaller, fast-growing city is highly desirable.
The annual salary range for this position is $249,999.88 – $280,499.96, depending on qualifications and experience. The City also offers an attractive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement, generous medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, sick leave, administrative leave, holidays, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, and professional development incentives.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, please visit our website: Peckham & McKenney https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/
For further information, please contact Executive Recruiter Carl Cahill toll-free at (866) 912-1919, cell (650) 504-3515, or email carl@peckhamandmckenney.com. Resumes will be acknowledged within two business days.
Filing deadline: October 24, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
