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Salida is a thriving historic, cultural, arts and recreational mountain community located in south-central Colorado which has been recognized by many local and national publications as a prime location in which to live and enjoy life. Read our guide about how to apply for a job and download our job application.
The City employs approximately 100 people. Of that number, about half are full-time positions with benefits and the remainder are part-time or seasonal jobs.
The City provides full-time employees with a competitive total compensation package that includes a benefits package to encourage the physical and mental wellness of employees and their dependents and assist with retirement planning.
Job Opening for Accountant I
The City has a full-time job opportunity for a detail-oriented accountant with strong customer service skills. This position is in charge of accounts payable; processes payments, general ledger entries and financial reports; reconciles accounts; maintains records and assists with a variety of accounting and administrative duties; acts at Deputy Registrar for southern Chaffee County, issuing [...]
Recreation and Aquatics Job Opening
City of Salida Recreation seeks an enthusiastic, self-directed individual for the position of Front Desk Coordinator. Responsibilities include serving as the initial contact for the Aquatics Center, opening and closing of the facility, daily cash banks and deposits and supervision of staff. Up to 25 hours/week. Starting salary is $13.69/hour. Job description and applications available [...]
City Administrator Job Opening
The City of Salida, Colorado announces a vacancy for the position of City Administrator. Jack Lewis, the previous Administrator, left to assume the comparable position for the community of Black Hawk, Colorado. Salida is a city of 5,500 residents located in south/central Colorado on the Arkansas River. It has been described by The New York [...]
City Administrator Opening
City Administrator Job Opening The City of Salida, Colorado announces a vacancy for the position of City Administrator. Jack Lewis, the previous Administrator, left to assume the comparable position for the community of Black Hawk, Colorado. Salida is a city of 5,500 residents located in south/central Colorado on the Arkansas River. It has been … more [...]