The town of Mendon (population 6,100) is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and skilled leader with strong communication and collaborative skills to serve as its Interim Town Administrator. This is an interim position, commencing as soon as June 12 and concluding with or soon after the appointment of the next Town Administrator. The Interim Town Administrator will support and advise a five-member Select Board and manage day-to-day operations of the town and town departments under the purview of the Select Board.
Duties will include ensuring a smooth transition from the previous administration to the next.
The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in public administration or related field and at least five to 10 years of relevant municipal management experience, with demonstrated skills and abilities in managing a staff, personnel administration, use of technology, an understanding of Massachusetts municipal law, labor relations experience, and skilled in intergovernmental relations and communications, both internal and external. The Interim Town Administrator will not be considered for appointment to the permanent Town Administrator position.
Electronic submission preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Kim Newman at knewman@mendonma.gov.
Posting may close as soon as June 7.