Are you interested in joining the City of Capitola team?

Our employees are valued for their passion, skill, and dedication to our shared community. Our online application is easy and quick to complete. Review available job opportunities below to find the role that best fits your individual talents and experience and apply today!

The City of Capitola complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact the Human Resources Division if you require accommodation to participate in the City’s application and/or interview process.

How to Apply: 

Our current job opportunities are listed below. Use this link to fill out a City of Capitola job application and upload supporting documents. If you have specific questions, please feel free to call or email our Human Resources Analyst (contact information below). Please note that resumes are welcome as a supporting document, however are not accepted in lieu of a completed job application.

Selection Process: 

Applications received prior to recruitment deadlines are reviewed; candidates with the most relevant qualifications and/or experience will then be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews may include a written and or practical exam.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Retirement: PERS Misc: 2.5% @ 55 (for employees with less than a six-month break in PERS-qualified employment)
• 457 Plan available + City contribution per paycheck 
• Vacation: 12+ days/year
• Sick Leave: 12 days/year, with unlimited accrual
• Holidays: 12 days/year, plus 3 personal holidays
• Health Insurance plus Vision and Dental
  • City Health Care Contribution: Employee Only= $1,000; Employee +1= $1,850; Employee +2= $2,250
• Life Insurance: $50,000 policy + $1,500 for each dependent
• Flexible Spending Accounts available: tax-deferred employee contributions can be applied to health/medical expenses
• Free and plentiful employee parking 
• And more!

Human Resources Division Staff: 

Capitola City Hall staff can be reached by phone at (831) 475-7300, Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.

• Renee DeMar, Human Resources Analyst: rdemar@ci.capitola.ca.us
• Chloé Woodmansee, Assistant to the City Manager: cwoodmansee@ci.capitola.ca.us