Lancaster (8,441 pop.), a charming small town in Worcester County, is seeking a detail-oriented Town Administrator with superior financial acumen and who, given the importance of planning and development in Lancaster, can lead staff and resources focused on that critical issue. Candidates should have excellent communication and project management skills along with an understanding of small-town culture and the ability to support the Select Board and provide collaborative leadership. Both traditional and non-traditional candidates who possess proficient finance and budgeting skills, planning and development leadership skills, along with experience in human resources and grant writing and the desire for a long-term tenure are encouraged to apply. Lancaster is primarily a rural-residential community and has experienced steady growth for the past 20 years. Lancaster is led by a three-member Select Board, has an Open Town Meeting form of governance, an Aa3 rating, and an FY25 budget of $28.5 million. Preferred candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), preferably in public administration, business administration, management, or a related field and experience as a Town Administrator, Assistant Town Administrator, or head of a significant department in a complex municipal organization, or professional equivalent.
The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package, including health and retirement and an annual salary of $180K+/- DOQ. AA/EOE.
To apply: Submit résumé and cover letter via email, in a single PDF, in confidence, by 3 p.m on April 7 to: apply@communityparadigm.com. Subject: Lancaster Town Administrator.
For additional information, visit www.communityparadigm.com or contact John Petrin, Senior Associate, Community Paradigm Associates at JPetrin@communityparadigm.com.