The town of Goshen seeks a Town Administrator with strong communication and collaborative skills to oversee and manage day to day operations for our town. Goshen is a small rural community in the northern Hilltowns of the Connecticut River Valley region. Led by a three-member Select Board, and Open Town Meeting form of government, the town relies on the Town Administrator to be responsible for the oversight and management of daily operations of the town.
Responsibilities include scheduling, developing and implementing town projects, assisting with the preparation of budgets, coordinating with various town boards and committees, supervising and coordinating overall operations of town government and managing day-to-day affairs under the general direction of the Select Board. Attendance at certain evening meetings is required.
Candidates should have knowledge and competence in municipal finance and budgeting, project management, human resource/personnel administration, Massachusetts municipal law, and intergovernmental and community relations.
The successful candidate should possess five years of progressive municipal management and leadership experience, or similar responsibilities in a public or government agency. A master’s degree in public administration or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be considered.
This is a full-time position with benefits and a position profile and job description may be found on the town of Goshen website.
Starting salary range of $65,000 – $73,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit resume and cover letter as a pdf attachment to Selectboard@goshen-ma.us. Screening of candidates will begin Dec. 9, with resumes continuing to be accepted until the position is filled.
The town of Goshen is an equal opportunity employer.