City Manager

City of Richfield; Minnesota; On-site; USD 187,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

City Manager opportunity in Richfield, Minnesota, a first-ring suburb immediately south of Minneapolis. Lead a full-service city with a seasoned staff and City Council, guiding operations across multiple departments and implementing the council’s priorities.

Salary range is $187,296 to $245,678 annually with a DOQ; first review of applications on 9/27/2026. Richfield offers a diverse, engaged community and proximity to MSP Airport and Mall of America.

Job description

City Manager - Richfield, Minnesota

Salary Range: $187,296 - $245,678 annually DOQ

First Review of Applications: 9/27/2026

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

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.

WHY APPLY

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

GMP Consultants

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