Town Manager

TOWN MANAGER

Meredith, New Hampshire

Meredith, NH (6,800 pop.), seeks an experienced leader, collaborator, facilitator and communicator to serve as the next Town Manager. Located in central New Hampshire in the scenic Lakes Region, Meredith is well known for four season adventurous outdoor recreation such as hiking, boating, fishing, and kayaking along with “on-ice” activities of snowmobiling, ice fishing and hockey. With Concord, the State capital, 45 minutes south, the NH White Mountains about one hour north and the Seacoast of NH just 90 minutes away, the Lakes Region offers the right candidate an outstanding blend of cultural activities, outdoor pursuits and quiet spaces. Known for its warm, friendly hospitality and its active lakefront lifestyle, Meredith offers a sound foundation of education, medical care, quality of life and stability as a community.

The Town Manager is appointed by the Selectboard pursuant to NH RSA Chapter 37 and oversees an operating budget of approximately $20 million with approximately 67 full-time and 48 part-time employees. There are 12 direct reports to the Manager. There is one collective bargaining agreement for DPW and Water employees. The next Manager should be a strong and regular communicator of information to the Board and the public, possess demonstrated managerial and interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently lead and motivate a dynamic staff, and be active and visible with employees and residents.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred in a related field and 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible executive level municipal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates likely success in the position. Salary range to $150k; starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Meredith is an equal opportunity employer.