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Town Administrator

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Location:
United States , Nottingham

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

130000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The town of Nottingham, NH (pop approx. 5100), is seeking an experienced professional to serve as its next Town Administrator. Nottingham is located in the southeast portion of the state within about 30 minutes of Manchester, Concord and the NH Seacoast. Working under the direction of a five-member Select Board under the SB2 form of government, the Town Administrator coordinates the delivery of a full array of town services and administers the day-to-day affairs of the town. With a proposed FY operating budget of approximately $5.5 million, the town has approximately 27 full-time employees supplemented by another 40 part-time employees.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinates the delivery of a full array of town services
Administers the day-to-day affairs of the town
Works under the direction of a five-member Select Board under the SB2 form of government

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and five years of supervisory/administrative experience in a municipal setting
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates an ability to be successful in the position

What we offer:

Excellent benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Expiration:
March 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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