Employment

The City of Elkader is currently accepting applications for entry-level or lateral transfer Peace Officer.

Interested candidates must meet Iowa Law Enforcement Academy requirements. (please note: physical and written exam waived for in-state, fully certified candidates.)

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, an excellent problem solver, ethical, team oriented, flexible, and dedicated to the principles of community policing.

The City of Elkader offers:  a competitive wage, 100% paid health insurance, a family-friendly work environment, a take home vehicle, and 10.5 paid holidays.

Applications available:

Here:  Word doc version to print and complete   or   Fillable PDF -save, complete and email back

Or by calling (563) 245-2098; stopping by City Hall (207 N. Main Street) or emailing ElkaderAdmin@alpinecom.net

Completed applications should be returned to: City Clerk, P.O. Box 427, Elkader, IA 52043.  The position is open until filled but to facilitate the hiring process please submit by Friday, April 4, 2025.

Call Chief Mitch Seitz with questions: (563) 422-0106.

The City of Elkader is seeking a talented, highly-motivated individual to serve as the Main Street Elkader Director/Economic Development Director.

The successful candidate will be passionate about sustaining a vibrant rural community. Experience in economic development or community planning is a plus but more important is the ability to build and maintain relationships in the business community, the ability to work with multiple boards, experience motivating/recruiting volunteers, ability to write grants and complete reports for the State, and the ability to work on projects independently but at the direction of one of the boards. Project work can include initial development of project or program, implementation, budgeting, communicating and working with key partners. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Elkader has had a successful, award-winning Main Street Elkader program for over 34 years. This position will work at the direction of the Main Street Elkader Board of Directors and sub-committees to develop creative ways to continue this tradition of success and will work within the program outlined by Main Street Iowa.

As the Economic Development Director for the City, this position will strengthen the Elkader area economy and promote business expansion, retention, and attraction. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker and be able to identify with the entrepreneurial spirit of local business owners.

To become a member of the team leading and planning Elkader’s future, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

City of Elkader

MS/EDC Search Committee

PO Box 427

Elkader IA 52043

or via email at elkaderadmin@alpinecom.net.

The position will remain open until filled but to facilitate the hiring process, a committee will review resumes received by 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2025.

The salary range is dependent on experience but generally is $22.00-$25.00/hour ($45,760-$52,000/year) plus benefits applicable to a full-time City employee (health insurance, life insurance, IPERS).

The City of Elkader is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  For more information, or a complete job description, contact the City Administrator/Clerk at 563-245-2098.

Click here for a complete job description.

Email Jennifer if you would like a sheet with a task list or examples of what this position does.