CITY OF CHISHOLM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City of Chisholm, Minnesota is seeking a City Administrator to serve as the chief administrative officer for the City of Chisholm. The City Administrator ensures that the operations and functions of the City effectively serve the needs of Chisholm residents and other stakeholders while complying with applicable federal, state, and municipal statutes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Management, Business, Finance or related field, and 5 years of experience in management, public administration, business administration, or related field; or any equivalent combination of formal preparation or substantial experience which provides the requisite knowledge and abilities for this position.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government, organizational development, labor relations, strategic planning, and economic development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage annual budgets in excess of $9M.
- Strong financial, human resources, and communications skills.
- Ability to speak and write in English.
- Demonstrated ability to listen to different points of view and making objective decisions.
Other Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Masters degree in a related field.
- Experience working in a union environment and negotiating union contracts.
- Experience in the public sector.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in grant writing at local, state, and federal levels.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $110,000-$135,000
The application and full job description with requirements can be located at City Hall, 316 W. Lake St, Chisholm, MN, or the City of Chisholm website: https://www.ci.chisholm.mn.us/jobs.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed City application by August 7, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. to:
City of Chisholm
Attn: Administration
316 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN. 55719
Or
Email: [email protected], Fax: 218-254-7955
If you have questions, please call Susan Trunk @ 218-254-7904
Salary/Compensation: $110,000 - $135,000 per year
recblid o590v5x0sqwo2w1vonilklxvfihk0e
