The city of Nisswa is seeking a City Administrator. Nisswa is a place where small-town charm meets lakeside adventure. Nestled in the heart of Minnesota lake country, it’s surrounded by sparkling lakes, towering pines, and miles of trails that invite you to explore year-round. The Paul Bunyan Trail runs right through the city, making biking, hiking, and outdoor fun part of everyday life. Downtown Nisswa offers its own warm personality, with walkable streets lined with unique shops, cozy coffee spots, and local restaurants that make the community feel both lively and welcoming. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance between the peaceful rhythm of “up north” living and a vibrant community that feels like home the moment you arrive. It’s an inspiring place to live, work, and grow.
Performs complex professional and administrative work directing the programs and operations of the City government; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Council. Supervision is exercised over assigned department heads and administrative staff.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or related field, supplemented by extensive, increasingly responsible experience in an administrative capacity in local government.
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SCSC facilitates programs and services for school districts and local governments in south central Minnesota. Established in 1976 as one of nine regional service cooperatives, SCSC enhances member services and acts as a service extension for both members and state agencies. It is funded through program facilitation and membership dues. While focused on a nine-county region, many programs have broader outreach.