Town of Kittery - Town Manager

Start Date: June 23, 2025 | End Date: July 15, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Manager
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The Town of Kittery, ME (10,784 pop.), is seeking an experienced, professional community leader to serve as its next Town Manager.  This highly desirable, historic seacoast community is Maine’s oldest settlement and is located at the southernmost end of the State. Kittery’s sandy beaches, stunning ocean views and quaint village attract people from all over the world. It is also home to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and outstanding Premium Outlet Mall shopping.  Located just across the river from Portsmouth NH and just 60 miles north of Boston and 50 miles south of Portland, Kittery offers access to world class medical, educational, and cultural assets and affords an unparalleled quality of life.

Kittery operates under a Council/Manager Charter with a 7-member Town Council with the power of appropriation, promulgation of ordinances and appointment of the Town Manager. Councilors are elected at large and serve three (3) year staggered terms. The Manager’s specific powers and duties are established in the Town Charter. The annual budget is   approximately $21 M, excluding schools, and there are 100 year-round employees and 40 part-time employees

The Council is seeking a Manager with a minimum of 7 years of demonstrated municipal management experience as a Manager or similar related public / private business expertise. Knowledge and proven experience in areas of finance and budgeting, labor relations/collective bargaining, human resources, policy management and economic development are required. Knowledge and experience with Information systems and technology is also desired.

The candidate must be a visionary with demonstrated leadership, organizational and listening skills and have excellent written and oral communications and ability to inspire and empower staff. The candidate should have the ability to analyze complex issues and creatively develop comprehensive and realistic plans to resolve them. The candidate must be a leader with integrity, honesty, openness and a sense of humor and the ability to foster a positive working relationships with the Town Council, staff and citizens.

All applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. Salary range is $165,000 to $195,000 and will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

For further information about Kittery please go to www.kitteryme.gov
 

Submit electronically cover letter, resume, salary requirements  and five (5) references by July 15 , 2025 to

Kittery Town Manager Search
Gerrish Municipal Consulting Services, LLC
51 Willow Grove
Brunswick, Maine 04011

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 207-751-6828

The Town of Kittery is an Equal Opportunity Employer