Town Manager – Westminster, Vermont

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Town benefit package

Job summary

The Town of Westminster, Vermont seeks a capable Town Manager to guide municipal operations, support the Select Board, and advance the Town’s 2026 Strategic Plan. Westminster is a rural Vermont community with a strong civic tradition and engaging residents.

The next Town Manager will lead budgeting efforts, supervise staff, and work closely with regional partners to deliver collaborative results and transparent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal management, public administration, or related fields.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Vermont municipal law and governance (or ability to learn quickly)

Responsibilities

• Manage daily municipal operations with staff and resources.
• Implement Select Board policies and priorities.
• Prepare and administer the annual budget (current $3.6M).
• Oversee capital projects, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure transparent communication with residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Municipal budgeting

Public administration

Leadership

Local governance

Education

Degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

The Town of Westminster, Vermont (pop. 3,000) is seeking a capable community-minded Town Manager to guide municipal operations, support a dedicated Select Board, and help advance the Town’s 2026 Strategic Plan. Westminster is one of Vermont’s oldest chartered communities, known for its rural character, agricultural heritage, and strong civic traditions.

Key Priorities

The next Town Manager will help advance Westminster’s 2026 Strategic Plan, including:

Make Housing More Affordable and Available; Reduce Tax Delinquencies and Strengthen Financial Management; Improve Staff Collaboration and Organizational Capacity; Assure a Functional and Effective Listers Office; Strengthen Community Engagement and Public Communication.

Position Overview

The Town Manager in Westminster is responsible for: managing daily municipal operations with 12 employees; implementing Select Board policies and priorities; preparing and administering the annual budget, currently $3.6 Million; overseeing capital projects, contracts, and regulatory compliance; and ensuring transparent communication with residents and stakeholders. The Town Manager works closely with the Select Board, department heads, regional partners, and community organizations.

Ideal Candidate

The Town seeks a leader who is: Collaborative, approachable, and relationship-driven; skilled in municipal budgeting, policy implementation, and project oversight; capable of staff management and organizational development; comfortable working in a rural community with strong civic engagement; transparent, communicative, and committed to public service.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in municipal management, public administration, or related fields. Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred. Strong financial management and budgeting skills. Leadership and supervisory experience. Knowledge of Vermont municipal law and governance (or ability to learn quickly)

Salary range of $90.000 to $120,000 annually commensurate with experience. Town benefit package. Full recruitment brochure can be found on Town website. https://www.westminstervt.org/