Town Administrator - Town of Stratham, New Hampshire

Start Date: May 15, 2025 | End Date: June 09, 2025
County: Other / Outside Maine
Job Type: Manager

The Town of Stratham, New Hampshire (population 7,700) is in the Seacoast region of the state, situated along Great Bay, minutes from historic Portsmouth and the New Hampshire coastline. Located 50 miles north of Boston, MA and 30 miles east of Manchester, NH it is accessible to the myriad of cultural, educational, and recreational resources of the Northeast. Stratham is home to Lindt Chocolate and Stratham Hill Park.

About The Position

This politically and financially stable community is governed by a 3-member Select Board with a traditional Town Meeting format. The Town’s annual municipal operating budget is $8.5 million, it enjoys a very stable municipal tax rate, a robust capital plan. The Town has a thriving business/commercial presence which comprises about 11% of the Town’s $2.5 billion total assessed

property value. The Town Administrator oversees services provided by 59 full and part-time employees. As the Chief Administrator Officer of the Town, they supervise the day-to-day Town operations and exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement.

The Ideal Candidate

The Town is seeking a dynamic leader, to serve as only our third Town Administrator. The ideal candidate should:

• Possess an extensive knowledge of municipal government operations.
• Be a collaborator, communicator, and an effective public speaker.
• Proven record of positive financial management and strategic planning.
• Ability to lead, organize, inspire, and develop staff.
• Willingness to manage Town affairs in an open and transparent manner.
• Strong public ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively, building consensus, and providing innovative solutions.
• Master’s Degree in a related field and 5 years’ municipal management experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

Apply Today

Stratham offers a highly competitive benefit package, and a salary range up to $140,000, starting salary commensurate with qualifications. For further information potential candidates are directed to the Municipal Resources, Inc. website at www.mrigov.com/career or to contact Alan Gould, President, Municipal Resources Inc., at 603-279-0352, x320. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a PDF attachment to [email protected] by 8 AM EST on Monday, June 9th, 2025.

The Town of Stratham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.