Hinson Consulting, LLC

04/21/2026

The City of Mason City is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. This position is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the City’s financial operations. This role provides organizational leadership, supports strategic planning initiatives, and serves as Acting City Administrator as needed.

Salary range is $125,632.00 - $161,491.20 annually.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm, May 14, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer

Link to apply:

Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at 641-421-3378.  You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link!

04/21/2026

The City of Mason City is accepting applications for the position of City Engineer, responsible for directing the Engineering Department and administering municipal engineering programs and services.

This position has primary responsibility for planning, directing, and managing engineering programs and services that support the design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure, including streets, bridges, sanitary and storm sewer systems, public facilities, parks, and related capital improvement projects. Salary range is $117,291.20 - $150,737.60 annually.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm, May 14, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer

Link to apply:

Inquiries can be directed to Human Resources at 641-421-3378.  You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link!

04/15/2026

We are assisting Theia Management Consulting in the search for Stuart's next City Administrator! Stuart is ideally located just 30 miles west of the Des Moines metro and along Interstate 80. Salary range $105,000 to $120,000, depending on qualifications. Apply by May 17.

04/14/2026

Exciting consulting opportunity for an experienced municipal manager in Iowa! Submit by May 18.

04/09/2026

Great county-seat Omaha metro community looking for a finance-minded City Administrator!

City Administrator, Glenwood, Iowa. Glenwood (population 5,073), county seat of Mills County and located in the Omaha metropolitan area, is seeking a service-driven and financially skilled leader to be its next City Administrator. Starting annual salary for candidates with preferred qualifications $123-133K. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of progressive public sector management experience. Residency is strongly preferred, with relocation allowance negotiable.

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] (“Glenwood” in subject line). Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Detailed profile available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwXe_sUZH0xk2F0PwlzPDYDx7hoZWJw2/view?usp=sharing.
Apply by May 7, 2026. EOE.

03/19/2026

We are proud to be assisting a great small community looking for its first-ever City Administrator!

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 [email protected] (“Sumner” in subject line). EOE.

01/26/2026

Manchester City Manager position- rare opportunity in Northeastern Iowa! Each of the last two CMs stayed for 20 years. Posting closes February 6.

12/08/2025

One of the premier planning agencies in Iowa is seeking an Executive Director due to an upcoming retirement!

Executive Director, East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG). ECICOG, the regional planning agency for the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area of nearly 500,000 people, is seeking a visionary and skilled professional as its next chief executive officer. ECICOG provides exceptional housing, community development, transportation, and environmental services to its member agencies and partners in a six-county region. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience, including at least five years in a leadership capacity. Starting annual salary range for preferred qualifications is $144,000 to $160,000.

Detailed position profile available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vyks97Qy5xcTJp8-3ue1DrPRvlPghl0F/view?usp=sharing

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] (“ECICOG” in subject line). Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on January 21, 2026. EOE.

11/22/2025

Avoca is seeking a City Administrator! Progressive small community in growing Pottawattamie County/Omaha Metro area.

Position profile available at:

11/07/2025

Check out this opening- a progressive community with a long history of successful City Managers:

City Manager, Tipton, Iowa. Tipton (population 3,149), a county-seat community with its own electric and natural gas utilities and within commuting distance of Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the Quad Cities is seeking a strong and collaborative leader for the position of City Manager. Starting annual salary for preferred qualifications $106K-124K, with a full benefits package. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 years of progressive public sector management experience. Residency is preferred but not required. Relocation allowance is negotiable for candidates establishing residency.

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] (“Tipton” in subject line). Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on December 4, 2025. EOE.

Position profile available at: