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Town Manager

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Massachusetts Municipal Association

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United States , North Yarmouth

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Salary:

120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The town of North Yarmouth, ME is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Town Manager. North Yarmouth is a picturesque, rural town of nearly 5,000 residents located 16 miles north of Portland, Maine’s largest city. Known for its strong agricultural roots, scenic countrysides, and close-knit community, the town offers a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere with popular outdoor spots. The town features a mix of historic homes, farms, and local businesses, with highly rated schools (MSAD #51). North Yarmouth has a Charter with Selectboard/Manager/Town Meeting form of government with five Select Board members elected for alternating three-year terms. North Yarmouth has a a gross municipal budget of approximately $6 million, excluding schools, and 17 full-time and 32 part-time municipal employees. North Yarmouth and its neighbor, Cumberland, comprise MSAD #51.

Job Responsibility:

  • Acts as the chief executive and administrative officer of the town
  • Serves as the town’s Tax Collector and Treasurer
  • Serving as the purchasing agent for all departments of the town
  • Attending regular meetings of the Select Board and all Town Meetings and public hearings of the town or Select Board
  • Administering all departments and offices of the town and keeping the Select Board advised as to the business, operations, and needs of the town
  • Executing all laws and ordinances of the town
  • Exercising administrative control over all town departments, including all matters of hiring, firing, and employee discipline
  • Preparing the town’s annual budget and presenting the preliminary budget to the Select Board and the Budget Committee

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
  • Five years of municipal management experience
  • Expertise in public administration, including personnel management, financial management and public sector management principles, policies, and practices
  • Expertise in interpretation and application of municipal policies and procedures, town ordinances, and federal and state statutes
  • Expertise in personnel management
  • Expertise in appropriately delegating responsibility
  • Expertise in utilizing technology within a municipal setting
  • Expertise in negotiating and resolving disputes
  • Expertise in effective communication with different stakeholders
  • Expertise in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships both internally and externally

Nice to have:

Residency in North Yarmouth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Expiration:
May 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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