The city’s Community Engagement Division plays an important city role by bringing neighbors together, growing community leaders, connecting residents and businesses with volunteer opportunities, and administering the city’s community micro grant program. The team does this through four important programs:

• Neighborhood Engagement
• Beautification Projects
• Community Service/Volunteer Central
• Community Grants for Nonprofits and Residents

 Learn more here.

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center, or RCYC for short, is the first youth center in the City of Rancho Cordova. RCYC provides a welcoming, central and safe environment for year-round youth programs, builds relationships with local youth, and shows local youth how much the community cares about their success and future in Rancho Cordova.

View the Fall/Winter 2025 RCYC Program Guide here.

NEW! Transportation options are now available to the RCYC.

The City of Rancho Cordova is a great place to work. Our team of 110 employees serve over 85,000 residents and one of the largest employment centers in the region.

The city’s Human Resources Department works in collaboration with city departments to attract and engage the best workforce to serve our diverse and thriving Rancho Cordova community.

We do that by:

• Attracting, hiring and retaining professional employees
• Providing opportunities to develop skills and grow in a career
• Maximizing cutting edge technology
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment

Join Our Team

The foundation of our culture is built upon six core values and an organizational philosophy: You + Me = Us. The power of Us represents a diverse team of individuals, each bringing a unique set of skills, a powerful mindset, and a passion for serving our community, making the City of Rancho Cordova the best place to live, work, learn and play.

Every year, the City of Rancho Cordova's Public Works Department completes a number of construction projects in our community. These projects beautify Rancho Cordova and ensure the city has walkable, connected neighborhoods and safe routes for residents, bikers and drivers.

For the latest project updates, sign up for our e-newsletter or visit the Public Works Plans and Projects page.

 Exciting changes are coming to Rancho Cordova! The City Council has approved an Economic Development and Participation Agreement for Downtown Dova, a vibrant new sports-anchored entertainment district designed to bring energy, connection, and community pride to the heart of the city. Learn more about this game-changing project HERE.

Discover the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center (MACC), a vibrant hub for local art, culture, and community in Rancho Cordova. Visit the MACC website to explore exhibits, events, and the rich history of this beautifully restored 1911 landmark.