Employment Opportunities

The City of Dayton’s mission to promote a thriving community and to provide residents with a safe and pleasant place to live while preserving our rural character, creating connections to our natural resources, and providing customer service that is efficient, fiscally responsible, and responsive.

City of Dayton Employment Application

Cover letters and resumes not accepted without a City application.

Public Works Department Opening

PT Public Works Administrative Assistant

The City of Dayton is hiring a dedicated, part-time Public Works Administrative Assistant to support the Public Works Director and staff with daily operations. This position performs a variety of administrative duties, including answering phones, data entry & maintaining digital files, task scheduling and responding to public inquiries.

Pay Range: $24.17 – $30.59 per hour
Schedule: 18 hours per week (2 days per week)

Application deadline is Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon). Please submit your cover letter, resume, references and application to Assistant Administrator/City Clerk at abenting@daytonmn.gov

Part-time PW Administrative Assistant Full Job Description

Appointment Application to City Commission & Boards

EDA Vacancy

The City of Dayton is accepting applications for its Economic Development Authority (EDA). The EDA is involved in matters important to local business retention and expansion. The board discusses ways to enhance economic development at the direction of the City Council in order to meet the City’s goals. The Dayton EDA has regularly scheduled meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Dayton City Hall. Appointed EDA members serve six-year terms. The EDA consists of seven members, including two City Councilmembers and five members of the Dayton business community or residents of the City of Dayton with business and/or economic development expertise, each with an interest in promoting the economic growth and development of the City of Dayton. The EDA shall have all the powers, duties, and responsibilities set forth in Minnesota Statutes §469.090 to §469.1081.

Applications are due Monday, December 1, 2025. The City Council will review applications and make appointments at its December 9^th meeting. Please submit application to Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk, Amy Benting at abenting@daytonmn.gov

Previous EDA meetings may be viewed here. Questions may be directed to Jon Sevald, Executive Director, (763) 712-3221 or jsevald@daytonmn.gov .

City Commission & Boards Application

Paid On-Call Firefighters

Paid On-Call Firefighting is a rewarding and valuable way to serve your community. It takes dedication and many hours of training and education, but if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, there is a place in our department for you. Interested candidates should complete and submit an application found below and email it to City Clerk/Assistant City Administrator, Amy Benting abenting@daytonmn.gov

City of Dayton Employment Application

Police Department Openings

See Police Department Recruitment page for information on applying.