Assistant Village Manager

Elk Grove Village Police Department; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 115,203 - 133,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

IMRF pension

Job summary

The Elk Grove Village Police Department is seeking an Assistant Village Manager to provide strategic leadership and enhance community engagement. This key position will oversee communications, organize public events, and support municipal service delivery.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $115,203-$133,346 along with benefits. The work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday with additional attendance at community meetings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in local government or public administration.
• Experience with communications and community engagement is preferred.
• Some supervisory experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership to the Village Manager and boards.
• Oversee Village communications and public outreach programs.
• Manage special events and coordinate with developers and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Elk Grove Village, Illinois (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community home to the largest consolidated business park in North America, is seeking an innovative, collaborative and committed leader with hands‑on experience to fill the position of Assistant Village Manager. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and is home to over 5,600 businesses in its roughly 6‑square‑mile Business Park.

The Assistant Village Manager is a key member of the Village Manager's Office and serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing organizational priorities, enhancing community engagement, and supporting the effective delivery of municipal services.

Reporting to the Deputy Village Manager, this position oversees Village-wide communications, public information initiatives, special events, cable television operations, solid waste and recycling programs, and development review activities. The Assistant Village Manager conducts research and analysis on complex municipal issues, develops recommendations for executive leadership and elected officials, and leads cross‑departmental initiatives that support the Village's strategic goals.

Key Essential Functions

• Provides administrative leadership and strategic support to the Village Manager, Mayor & Village Board, various Boards and Commissions, and departmental leadership in advancing Village goals, initiatives, and operations.
• Oversees and coordinates all Village communications, including social media, websites, newsletters, cable television, digital media, and public outreach programs to ensure consistent messaging and transparency.
• Supervises and develops assigned staff, establishes performance expectations, delegates responsibilities, provides coaching and accountability, and fosters a collaborative and customer‑focused work environment.
• Leads the Village's Communication and Rapid Response (CARR) team, monitoring public sentiment, community concerns, and emerging issues while developing timely and effective communication strategies, and providing guidance and training to communications staff in all departments.
• Supervises the Special Events Coordinator, in addition to overseeing the coordination, and execution of Village-sponsored special events.
• Provides staff support to the Plan Commission, including agenda preparation and meeting administration, while coordinating with developers, property owners, consultants, and Village departments on annexations, rezonings, subdivisions, special uses, and other development review processes to ensure compliance with Village regulations and objectives.
• Oversees the Village's cable television operations (EGTV), telecommunications initiatives, franchise agreements, and related committee support functions.
• Manages the Village's solid waste and recycling contract, programs, and services.
• Develops and administers assigned department, board, commission, and special fund budgets.
• Responds to resident inquiries and service requests, coordinates resolutions with operating departments, and ensures exceptional customer service.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Training

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required. A Master’s degree is strongly preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government, public administration, communications, or a related municipal field; some supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Hiring Range & Salary

The hiring range for this position will be $115,203–$133,346, depending on education, experience and training, with a total salary range of $115,203 – $156,438.

Additional Benefits

Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, this position qualifies for an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

Hours of Work

This is an exempt, full‑time, in‑office position working regular hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (37.5 hours per week). This position also requires regular attendance at evening Village Board, Plan Commission, and community meetings, as well as occasional weekend, special events and activities. Additional hours may be required as necessary to fulfill the responsibility of the role.

Closing Date

Open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on July 10, 2026.