Assistant Town Manager

Town of Acton, MA; Acton (MA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA programs

Retirement savings (457)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness club reimbursement

Résumé du poste

The Town of Acton is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Assistant Town Manager to provide executive, administrative, and operational leadership. Reporting to the Town Manager, this role coordinates across departments and guides major capital projects, while supporting town-wide priorities and community partnerships.

Acton serves about 24,000 residents and emphasizes responsive services, thoughtful long-term planning, and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or related field.
• Five years of work experience in a business environment or communications field.
• Combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Providing executive-level analysis and operational support to the Town Manager.
• Coordinating departments and cross-functional initiatives to advance Town-wide priorities.
• Overseeing major capital and infrastructure projects, including budgets and schedules.
• Supporting internal and external communications and a collaborative organizational culture.
• Representing the Town Manager on boards, committees, and working groups.
• Collaborating with finance staff on budget development, implementation, monitoring and compliance.
• Supporting grants, studies, performance measures, and improvements in service delivery.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Budgeting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, communications, or related field

Master’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or related field

Description du poste

The Town of Acton is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking municipal leader to serve as its next Assistant Town Manager. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, this position provides senior-level executive, administrative, and operational leadership, helps coordinate municipal operations, and advances major capital projects and Town-wide priorities.

Acton serves approximately 24,000 residents and values responsive municipal services, effective collaboration, and thoughtful long‑term planning. The Assistant Town Manager will work closely with department heads, staff, boards and committees, consultants, and community partners to support the Town’s priorities.

About Acton’s Leadership Culture

The Town of Acton values collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership grounded in professionalism, transparency, and service to the community. Department heads work together as a cohesive municipal leadership team, balancing departmental responsibilities with shared organizational goals.

The Town seeks a leader with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex issues, build productive relationships, and translate priorities into results.

General Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Town Manager advises and assists the Town Manager on strategic, operational, intergovernmental, and community relations matters; coordinates across departments; and supervises assigned departments, personnel, projects, and consultants as designated by the Town Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing executive-level analysis, recommendations, and operational support to the Town Manager
• Coordinating departments and cross‑functional initiatives to advance Town‑wide priorities
• Overseeing assigned major capital and infrastructure projects, including consultant and contractor coordination, schedules, deliverables, and budgets
• Supporting effective internal and external communications and a collaborative organizational culture
• Representing the Town Manager on assigned boards, committees, and working groups
• Collaborating with finance staff on budget development, implementation, monitoring, and compliance
• Supporting grants, studies, performance measures, Town Meeting preparation, and improvements in service delivery

The next Assistant Town Manager will help advance important Town initiatives, including:

• Coordinating major facility and infrastructure improvements
• Supporting cross‑departmental planning and organizational effectiveness
• Strengthening project oversight, accountability, and coordination with outside consultants
• Helping departments identify practical, cost‑effective improvements to municipal services

This position may also be assigned to additional management responsibilities and serve as department head over various departments. Candidates selected to also serve as Finance Director may be eligible for increased compensation, to be determined based on the scope of responsibilities.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or a related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in a business environment or communications field; or any combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Municipal government experience; project management experience; master’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or a related field.

Compensation

$130k-$175k annually depending on qualifications.

The Town of Acton offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee wellness, professional growth, and long‑term financial security, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• HSA/FSA programs and retirement savings opportunities (457 plans)
• Short‑and long‑term disability and life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $425 Fitness club reimbursement for employees enrolled in Town health insurance

Acton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline

November 13th, 2026