City Administrator

City of New Holstein, WI (Pop. 3,117)

The City of New Holstein is located in southeastern Calumet County, a short distance from Appleton, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Manitowoc. New Holstein is a picturesque community with a historic downtown. Established as a city in 1926, New Holstein has served as an agricultural services and manufacturing community with excellent rail and highway systems.The City also has its own airport that services the entire region. The City maintains its small-town appeal and high quality of life balancing growth; progress; economic opportunity; and a strong, engaged workforce. The area has been recognized for its livability and family-friendliness.

Starting salary range is $95,000-$115,000 DOQ plus excellent benefits.

The New Holstein City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the municipal government and is responsible for the day-to-day management of city services. The City Administrator also serves as the City Clerk and the City Treasurer and oversees the municipal airport. The Administration Department includes a full-time Deputy Clerk/Deputy Treasurer and part-time Administrative Assistant. The City Administrator is appointed by the eight-member Common Council and reports directly to both the Mayor and Common Council who are elected on a non-partisan basis. City services include police, fire and rescue, public works, library, community activities and services, parks and forestry, and administrative services. The City’s utilities, including water, wastewater, and stormwater, are managed by New Holstein Utilities. The City Administrator also works closely on economic and community development efforts, including maintaining a close working relationship with the City’s business community. Future economic development initiatives will include creation of redevelopment programs and focus on transformation of a 40-acre former manufacturing site into a mixed use development.