Town Manager

Berwick, Maine (8,000 pop.), is seeking a creative, proactive, community leader to serve as its next Town Manager.

Berwick is situated on the Salmon Falls River, which is the border between Berwick and the city of Somersworth, New Hampshire. Portland is an hour away, while Boston is less than an hour and a half. The Maine and N.H. seacoasts are a short drive. The entertainment, business, health, educational and cultural opportunities offered by the region are exceptional. The seacoast area has often been named on the list of top tourist destinations and places to live in the U.S.

The Town Manager reports to a five-member Select Board. Like many towns in Maine, it is a Town Meeting form of government. The annual town operating budget is $10.4 million, excluding schools. The town employs 47 full-time and approximately 55 part-time and seasonal staff.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in local government operations, personnel management, labor relations, and community-based problem solving. Strong interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal skills required.

The town of Berwick requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, five to 10 years of progressive experience in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a master’s degree in public administration. The town offers a generous benefit package along with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

A complete job description can be found on the town of Berwick website.

Interested candidates who have a passion for serving local government and its citizens are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references in confidence to: betsy@hrmaineconsulting.com or:

Betsy Oulton
HR Maine Consulting, LLC
2 Country Lane
Falmouth, ME 04105

This position remains open until a qualified candidate is selected. Application review begins April 22.