Town Manager - Town of Benson, North Carolina

Town of Benson; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Benson is seeking an experienced Town Manager to serve as chief executive, overseeing essential services and programs in a council-manager government. Benson is located at I-40 and I-95 in Johnston County with a population of 3,967 and a staff of 60 FT / 37 PT.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 7+ years of management experience, and ICMA-CM is desired, along with strong budgeting, capital planning, and grant compliance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 7 years of increasingly responsible management experience.
• ICMA-CM desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief executive and lead town operations (administration, services, and programs).
• Implement the town's priorities, manage finances, and engage with the board and residents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Town of Benson, which uses a council-manager form of government with a Mayor and six-member Board of Commissioners, is looking for an experienced, results-driven Town Manager to serve as chief executive. Benson is in southwestern Johnston County at the intersection of I-40 and I-95. The town provides electric, water, sewer, police, fire, parks and recreation, cultural arts, planning and zoning, and public works services.

Benson's leaders have set clear priorities for the next manager: strengthening the Town's finances and long-term sustainability, improving workplace culture and employee engagement, communicating openly and promptly with the board, and building trust with residents and stakeholders. The right candidate will have strong financial management skills, including budgeting, capital planning, and grant compliance. They should also have good judgment when working with elected officials and be able to make improvements while keeping things running smoothly.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field (Master's preferred). At least 7 years of increasingly responsible management experience, including service as a city/town manager or assistant manager. Experience in a similar-sized community or a municipal finance department is a plus. ICMA-CM desired.

Salary:140,000-170,000 DOQ | Population: 3,967 | Employees: 60 FT / 37 PT