At the City of Minnetonka, our employees make a difference in our community. We promote a supportive work environment in which employees are appreciated, respected and valued with benefits that support their personal and professional goals.

Financial benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • M.E.R.I.T. pay program
  • Employer/employee paid pension through PERA
  • Deferred compensation options
  • Savings accounts: HSA or HRA, health care and dependent care FSA
  • Two wellness reimbursement programs
  • Severance and retiree health savings account program

Work-life fit

  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules, as applicable
  • Generous paid vacation and sick leave with rolling balances
  • 10 paid annual holidays, plus two additional floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement leave 

Well-being

  • Free membership to city fitness center
  • Employee assistance program
  • HealthRewards wellness program

Insurance

  • Monthly city contributions to cafeteria plan for insurance premiums (employees keep unspent funds)
  • An additional monthly contribution for wellness program participation
  • Three medical plan options with four network options through Medica
  • Free life insurance (with option to purchase more)
  • Free long-term disability insurance
  • Optional dental, vision, short-term disability and supplemental life insurance

Training and learning

  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Annual goal of 16 hours of professional development opportunities
  • Internship/mentorship program

Employee events

  • Wellness fair (Spring)
  • Employee picnic (Summer)
  • Charitable giving campaign (Fall)
  • Employee recognition luncheon (Winter)
  • Employee buffet (December)