Town Manager – Town of Skowhegan, Maine
The Town of Skowhegan is seeking an experienced, visionary, and stability-focused leader to serve as its next Town Manager.
Skowhegan operates under a Select Board-Manager form of government, overseeing an annual budget of over $17 million and a team of 77 full-time employees. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to steer monumental economic developments and major regional infrastructure projects in a vibrant, historic river town.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Municipal Leadership: Serve as the chief administrative officer, supervising day-to-day operations across all town departments.
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Fiscal Management: Prepare, implement, and oversee the town’s annual $17M+ budget in close cooperation with the Select Board and the Budget and Finance Committee.
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Infrastructure & Economic Project Oversight:Provide executive leadership for major ongoing local projects, including:
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The landmark whitewater River Park project and Boardwalk.
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The construction of a second bridge over the Kennebec River.
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A massive ballfield expansion project.
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Navigating the financial and logistical impacts of the New Balance factory expansion and downtown historic mill rehabilitations.
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Ideal candidate profile:
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Maintain highly transparent, communicative, and positive relations with the Select Board, town staff, business owners, and the public to restore long-term structural stability.
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Build trust within the community and organization.
Qualifications
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field is highly preferred. Other candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
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Experience: A proven track record of 2 to 10 years of successful municipal experience as a Town Manager, City Manager, or Department Head.
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Skill Set: Strong expertise in municipal finance, labor relations, grant writing, and economic development. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style are required.
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The successful candidate will be ready to integrate into the community and have long term goals to be successful in implementing the municipalities’ goals and objectives.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications, salary range of $100,000 to 135,000
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Benefits: Comprehensive municipal package including health insurance, retirement contribution matching, generous paid time off, and professional development support.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, comprehensive resume, and a list of professional references.
