Town Manager & Community Growth Leader

Maine Town & City Managers Association; Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Berwick, Maine, seeks an experienced Town Manager to lead daily operations, strengthen fiscal management, and advance economic development. The ideal candidate collaborates with the Selectboard, staff, residents, and the business community to deliver services and uphold public trust.

Responsibilities include overseeing departments, ensuring compliance, guiding capital projects, and maintaining transparent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal government or public administration leadership.
• Experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating capital projects.
• Ability to work with an elected board and support economic development.
• Strong integrity, transparency, and ethics in public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Town departments and daily operations with labor relations.
• Communicate policy priorities to staff and implement Selectboard directives.
• Balance service delivery with fiscal accountability and capital planning.
• Oversee infrastructure projects and capital improvements.
• Engage with residents, businesses, and community partners to support growth.

Skills

Municipal leadership

Budgeting

Public administration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public administration/public policy

Job description

The Town of Berwick, Maine, seeks an experienced Town Manager to lead daily operations, strengthen fiscal management, and advance economic development. The ideal candidate collaborates with the Selectboard, staff, residents, and the business community to deliver services and uphold public trust.

Responsibilities include overseeing departments, ensuring compliance, guiding capital projects, and maintaining transparent communication.