Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Wadena. The City offers competitive pay and benefits, professional development opportunities and a team-oriented environment. The City of Wadena Office is responsible for recruitment of all vacant positions in the City. If you need additional assistance, please contact the office by telephone.

To view details for job openings, click on the Current Job Opportunities tab below.
To download a fillable job application, click here.
To return a completed job application, email the City Administrator.

Applicants must complete all forms required. Completed application package must be returned by mail, fax, e-mail or in person. Applications, forms and addenda must be received by the City of Wadena Office by the closing date and time listed. Incomplete applications and applications received after the posted deadline will not be considered.

Resumes may be included with the application materials but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City of Wadena application.

The City of Wadena is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical disability. Applicants who feel their civil rights have been violated at any time during the course of their consideration for employment with the City of Wadena should contact the City of Wadena Office immediately. Applicants who considered themselves disabled under federal or state law and desire assistance should contact the City Administrator.

Be advised that in accordance with Minnesota Statute the following information is considered public data: veteran status, job history, education and training and work availability. Applicants names are considered private data except at such time that an applicant is considered as a finalist for public employment. Should you become an employee of the City of Wadena, this application and all related materials will become a part of city personnel records and as such will be subject to all uses and restriction consistent with the Minnesota Data Privacy Act.