Employment Opportunities

Application Process

Wayzata is a premier suburb located 11 miles west of downtown Minneapolis. With a population of 4,500 people, Wayzata is a tight-knit community which is known for its vibrant downtown and picturesque setting on Lake Minnetonka. A popular destination for visitors, Wayzata’s downtown is home to a number of specialty shops, boutiques, professional services, and restaurants. Wayzata’s business districts and residential neighborhoods provide a significant tax base for this unique small town community.

Join Wayzata’s team of highly professional employees who serve a vibrant and growing community. Wayzata’s staff works daily to support and enhance the leading quality of life that residents enjoy.

The City provides its residents and businesses with a full range of municipal services relating to public safety (police and fire), public works, parks and recreation, development, and administrative services. The city only accepts applications for open positions. 

The City of Wayzata is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, public assistance status, disability, handicap or political affiliation. Wayzata is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employee and covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Benefit Summary (Full-Time Employees)

How to Apply

To apply for a current opening, click the job titles on the left hand side of this page. Opportunities are also available on the City of Wayzata Careers page.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Wayzata!

Our Mission & Values

To enhance Wayzata’s quality of life while preserving its character as the thriving lakeside village in which we live,Our Mission is to enhance Wayzata’s quality of life while preserving its character as the thriving lakeside village in which we live, work, shop, and play.

Our work is guided by these values:

  • Teamwork
  • Friendliness 
  • Responsive
  • Excellence