Job Opportunities

Salida is a thriving historic, cultural, arts and recreational mountain community located in south-central Colorado. It is regularly 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 currently employs approximately 100 staff members. Of that number, about half are full-time positions with benefits and the rest include part-time or seasonal jobs.

The City provides full-time employees with a competitive base pay and total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package that encourages the physical and mental wellness of employees and their dependents and that assists with retirement planning.

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Title Posted Date Closing Date Files
Parks & Recreation Representative (Part-Time) Mon 07/13/2026  — 
City of Salida - Volunteer Boards Mon 06/29/2026
Municipal Worker III - Streets Fri 06/26/2026  — 
Firefighter/EMT Thu 04/30/2026  — 
Municipal Worker I - Events Thu 05/14/2026  — 
South Arkansas Fire Protection District – Wildland Firefighter  — 
South Arkansas Fire District Operations & Finance Coordinator
League Official - Baseball Mon 05/11/2026  — 
League Official - Softball Mon 05/11/2026  — 
Recreation Program Instructor - Baseball Fri 04/10/2026  — 
Recreation Program Instructor - Softball Mon 04/20/2026  — 
Custodian Wed 04/01/2026  — 
Director of Finance  — 
GIS Technician Sun 04/05/2026  — 
Arts & Culture Assistant Tue 03/31/2026  — 
Instructor - Water Safety  — 
Parks & Recreation Seasonal Parks Workers  — 
Recreation Instructor - Skateboarding Tue 02/17/2026  — 
Administrative Assistant Sat 02/21/2026  — 
Associate Planner Sun 03/01/2026  — 
Municipal Worker III - Streets Sun 02/22/2026  — 
Venue Coordinator Wed 02/11/2026  — 
Parks and Recreation Representative Mon 02/09/2026  — 
Recreation Assistant Sun 01/18/2026  — 
Senior Planner Sun 01/04/2026  —