Make A Difference

Be a part of Marathon County as we move forward in pursuit of our vision to be the healthiest, safest, and most prosperous county in the State. We make a difference every day in our work of building our community: protecting children and elders, providing recreational opportunities, preventing crime, improving public health, etc.

Our Strategic Plan serves as both a roadmap to assist us in making decisions on our journey and a metric by which we can assess our progress.

Balance Life & Work

• Flexible work schedule possibilities
• Employees earn 160 hours of paid time off during their first year. We give you a credit of 80 hours on day one!
• 9 County paid holidays
• Culture supports balancing life and work

Celebrate Uniqueness

Diversity is one of our core values at Marathon County. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are critical to developing a talented, high-performing workforce and are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all of our employees can thrive and reach their full potential. We strive to maintain a culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce. We learn from and respect the cultures in which we operate and value the uniqueness of individual talents, experiences and ideas.

Build a Career

• Education reimbursement program
• Leadership development program
• Learning and development opportunities
• IDEAS Academy

Take Care of Yourself and Your Family

• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Health and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (dependent care, medical reimbursement, health and dental premiums)
• Income continuation program
• Wellness program
• Employee Health and Wellness Center (no cost health clinic for employees insured on County's health plan)
• Employee assistance program
• Secondary traumatic stress resources/training

Be Appreciated

• Employee Recognition and Service Awards
• Monthly Core Value Awards
• Reward time off
• Individual and team rewards

Invest in Your Future

• Marathon County Employee Credit Union 
• Wisconsin Retirement System (pension plan)
• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• County contribution to health reimbursement account
• Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)
• Financial resources

Live and Work in Marathon County!

Marathon County is a great place to live, work, and play. To learn more, check out the Greater Wausau Relocation Guide!