The City will post job openings on this page with links to the proper application. For employment in our water/sewer/street/parks departments contact Alliance Water Resources who supervises and hires for those departments.

A place full of history, vibrancy, and quality of life is looking for the next City Administrator to bring ideas and passion to southeast Missouri.  Nestled along the Mississippi River, the City of Ste. Genevieve, population 4,999, is searching for the next leader to guide the City through public improvements, new park enhancements, and grant opportunities.  In addition, a strong background in management, finance, and community development will help the next administrator lead the community through planned improvements and funding options to improve services and retain capital reserves.  The City budget is around $6m per year with police, administration, tourism, water, sewer, street, and parks departments.

The City Administrator responsibility includes but is not limited to employee supervision, recommending personnel policy changes, prepare and administrate the budget, prescribe necessary administrative rules and regulations, coordinate departments, meet with committees, meet with the Board of Aldermen at regular and special meetings, supervise city property, supervise all purchasing and surplus equipment, and create specifications for bidding of projects and equipment.

 To qualify the applicant must have a college degree or in the process in public administration or equivalent (a Master’s Degree is preferred), minimum 5 years public administration experience as a city administrator or assistant, previous experience working with a board or council with budget management experience, and developing government plans.

 The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen.  Send a resume and cover letter along with 5 references to City Clerk Pam Meyer at pmeyer@stegenevieve.gov, 165 S. 4th St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670.  Salary range for this position is $83,125 to $105,993 DOQ and includes a generous benefit package that includes health insurance, holidays, personal day, and Missouri LAGERS state retirement.   End date to apply is Friday, September 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.  The City is an EOE.