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Assistant Town Manager

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Massachusetts Municipal Association

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United States , Eastham

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Employment contract

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Salary:

128273.00 - 189201.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The town of Eastham is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and highly organized professional to serve as Assistant Town Manager. This key leadership position reflects a planned transition and internal promotion and offers the opportunity to support municipal operations, lead cross-departmental initiatives, and advance strategic priorities in a well-managed Cape Cod community. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager plays a central role on the executive team, coordinating town operations, supporting policy implementation, and ensuring effective communication across departments, boards, committees, and the public. Eastham is a stable, professionally managed organization committed to transparency, thoughtful decision-making, and long-term sustainability. This role blends operational leadership, project management, and organizational coordination, providing broad exposure to municipal functions and strategic initiatives. The town is approaching this recruitment with flexibility and may tailor the role based on a candidate’s experience and interests. For highly qualified candidates, there may be an opportunity to combine this position with the currently open Finance Director role.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Town Manager in oversight and coordination of municipal operations
  • Supervise key functions including Communications, IT, HR, and media operations
  • Lead cross-departmental projects and strategic initiatives
  • Assist with procurement, purchasing, and compliance with Massachusetts laws
  • Support energy and sustainability programs
  • Facilitate coordination among departments, boards, and committees

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field
  • Five to seven years of municipal or related experience
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Experience supervising staff and working in a union environment preferred
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts municipal practices

Nice to have:

Experience supervising staff and working in a union environment

What we offer:

comprehensive benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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