Town Manager

Berwick ME (8,000 pop.) is seeking a creative, proactive, community leader to serve as

its next Town Manager.

Berwick is situated on the Salmon Falls River, which is the border between Berwick and

the City of Somersworth, NH. Portland is an hour away, while Boston is less than an hour

and a half. The Maine and NH seacoasts are a short drive. The entertainment, business,

health, educational and cultural opportunities offered by the region are exceptional. The

Seacoast area has often been named to the list of top tourist destinations and places to

live in the U.S.

The Town Manager reports to a five-member Select Board. Like many towns in Maine, it

is a Town Meeting form of government. The annual Town operating budget is $10.4M,

excluding schools. The Town employs 47 full-time and approximately 55 part-time and

seasonal staff.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in local government operations,

personnel management, labor relations, and community-based problem solving. Strong

interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal skills required.

The Town of Berwick requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5-10 years of progressive

experience in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education

and experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a master’s degree

in public administration. The Town offers a generous benefit package along with a salary

commensurate with qualifications and experience.

A complete job description can be found on Town of Berwick website. https://www.berwickmaine.org/

Interested candidates who have a passion for serving local government and its citizens

are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references in confidence to:

betsy@hrmaineconsulting.com

or via mail to:

Betsy Oulton

HR Maine Consulting, LLC

2 Country Lane

Falmouth, ME 04105

This position remains open until a qualified candidate is selected. Application review begins

April 22, 2024.

The Town of Berwick is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Berwick, ME 03901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person