The City of Saugatuck, Michigan
City Manager
The City of Saugatuck, Michigan is seeking a visionary leader to serve as their next City Manager. With a year-round population of 865, the community soars to 15,000 daily visitors in the summer season. Located along the Kalamazoo River, and Lake Michigan, Saugatuck offers some of the world’s best sandy beaches. Recently, Saugatuck’s Oval Beach was acclaimed as “One of the Top 25 Beaches in the World.” Ask Michigan residents, and visitors from across the country, and they will tell you that Saugatuck is “Pure Michigan.”
While the beaches are amazing, there is so much more to see and do in Saugatuck. The downtown is filled with fine and casual dining, art galleries and some of the best homemade sweets you’ll find in Michigan. If hiking is your pleasure, you’ll enjoy the climb to Mt. Baldhead. As you ascend up Mt. Baldhead, you will be greeted with unmatched views of Lake Michigan. Residents and visitors enjoy the gentle beauty while visiting the Saugatuck Natural Harbor Area. When it comes to beachfront, vibrant downtowns and a meaningful commitment to the environment, Saugatuck holds the blue ribbon.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven history of leadership, a collaborative style, an effective listener and a deep commitment to customer service. With a staff of 11, the City Manager must be willing to exhibit great teamwork. Saugatuck residents are engaged in their community and take great pride in helping build a successful local government.
No question, Saugatuck offers a rare opportunity to lead one of Michigan's crowning jewels.
- POPULATION - 865
- 2024 TOTAL BUDGET - $5,875,740
- FULL-TIME STAFF - 11
- SALARY - $100,000 - $115,000
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person