The City of Sumner, Iowa (pop. 2,030) seeks a visionary leader with outstanding communication, project management, planning, and economic development capabilities as its first City Administrator. Sumner is located in Northeast Iowa near Waverly and Waterloo/Cedar Falls and offers a thriving and quintessential small town Iowa experience. The City Administrator will be highly collaborative and visible throughout the community. The City offers a competitive benefits package and an annual starting salary between $85-95K for preferred qualifications including a related Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience. City residency strongly preferred. Relocation allowance is negotiable for relocation within city limits.
Detailed position profile available at: https://bit.ly/sumnerca2026.
To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and five references by April 15, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time to hinsonapplications@gmail.com (“Sumner” in subject line). EOE.