City Manager

City Manager - Richfield, Minnesota

The City of Richfield, Minnesota, is seeking a City Manager for this first-ring suburb located immediately south of Minneapolis, offering the convenience of a major metropolitan area with the character of an established neighborhood community. Home to 38,482 residents, Richfield is situated adjacent to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and minutes from the Mall of America. Residents appreciate the Richfield's exceptional location, welcoming neighborhoods, and the ability to enjoy big-city opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of community.

The City of Richfield is a full-service city serving a population of 38,482 across 7 square miles in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The City operates with a 2026 budget of $105 million and a team of 245 FTEs across 9 departments: Administrative Services, Community Development, Executive, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Public Safety, Public Works, and Recreation Services. Richfield operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a City Council consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members serving four-year terms.

This is a great opportunity to lead an established, first-ring suburban Minneapolis community with a seasoned professional staff and a dedicated City Council in one of Minnesota's most culturally diverse and thriving cities. The retiring City Manager is leaving the organization in a strong financial position, with a solid, high-functioning department-head team, a positive and trusted organizational culture, and strong City Council/staff relations. Richfield has retained its small-town character in an urban setting, with thriving, diverse, safe, and highly engaged residents. Richfield is convenient to all major metro amenities, including the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, and is served by excellent transportation systems. With its strong emphasis on residents and community, Richfield is truly an Urban Hometown.

For questions on this position, please contact:

Jeff Weldon

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Benefits

The City of Richfield, MN offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• 100% employer paid Medical and Dental coverage for single enrollment, plus employer contribution to HSA
• Significant contribution towards spouse, child(ren), and family coverage
• Flexible Spending Account options
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Opportunity to request participation in our modified work schedule program (choose one regular day off every other week), depending on position
• Opportunity to request to participate in a flexible work schedule with remote work options, depending on position
• Wellness program which includes earning up to 8 hours of paid time off after participation in wellness activities throughout the year
• Vacation Leave and Personal Leave, with additional 12 Holidays per year
• Up to 10 days paid parental leave for either parent after the birth or adoption of a child
• Enrollment into a pension plan through PERA
• Voluntary enrollment into deferred compensation plans with a variety of partner agencies