The City of Lanesboro strives to be a multigenerational community that melds tradition with innovation, utilizes its natural resources responsibly, maintains fiscal health, and promotes the vitality and wellbeing of its businesses, citizens, and visitors.
Open Positions:
Assistant Librarian: The City of Lanesboro is accepting applications for an Assistant Librarian. This position assists in supporting the daily operations of the library by delivering excellent service to patrons, assisting with circulation and cataloging, and performing clerical and organizational tasks. The Assistant Librarian works closely with the Library Director by assisting with programming development and community outreach. This position is approximately 15 hours per week. Compensation is $19.42-$26.46 per hour, depending on experience. This position is eligible for pension benefits through the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association. The application deadline is Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The full applicant information packet may be found here: Assistant Librarian Applicant Packet.
Economic Development Director: The City of Preston is seeking an Economic Development Director to lead strategic initiatives that enhance economic opportunities, attract new businesses and support existing enterprise within the cities of Preston and Lanesboro. If you have a passion for community development and experience in economic strategy, then we want you on our team. The EDA Director will be responsible for financial management, development planning, leadership to EDA boards, grant writing, and administration. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for economic development, collaborating with local businesses, engaging with community stakeholders, preparing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies. This position offers flexibility with a part-time 32 hours per work week, starting at a competitive hourly wage of $32.62, plus employee benefits. Look for the full job posting at https://prestonmn.gov/eda/ or at City Hall in Preston or Lanesboro.
It is the city of Lanesboro’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment. The City of Lanesboro will not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs and twists) color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.
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The city of Lanesboro accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the City Office at 507-467-3722.