Town Manager - Berwick, Maine

Lead with Purpose. Manage with Accountability. Build Berwick's Future.

The Town of Berwick, Maine,(pop, 8,500 and an operating budget of $11M; excluding schools) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-minded professional to serve as its next Town Manager. This is an opportunity for a capable municipal leader to guide day-to-day operations, strengthen fiscal management, support economic development, and work collaboratively with the Selectboard, employees, residents, and the business community to advance the Town's priorities.

Berwick seeks a leader who combines sound judgment and professional integrity with the confidence to make decisions, the ability to hold staff accountable, and the initiative to address challenges and deliver results on a daily basis.

The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing municipal operations of approximately 50 full-time and 50 part-time staff members with 10 direct reports and 3 collective bargaining units, implementing Selectboard policies and priorities, and ensuring the effective delivery of municipal services while also serving in various roles such as Treasurer, Road Commissioner, Tax Collector, Public Health Officer and Public Information Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should possess relevant experience in municipal government, public administration, organizational leadership, fiscal management, or a related field that demonstrates the ability to oversee municipal operations effectively.

Experience supervising employees, managing budgets, coordinating capital projects, working with an elected governing body, and supporting economic development will be valuable.

The Town prefers a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration or public policy but recognizes that qualified candidates may bring different combinations of education, training, and professional experience. Applicants with backgrounds in public service or other relevant leadership roles are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate the knowledge, judgment, and management capabilities necessary to lead a municipal organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Town offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

A full ad is available on https://www.berwickmaine.gov/. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, a résumé, and three professional references by December 18, 2026 to:

christine@companyoffirstchoice.com

or via mail:

First Choice Recruitment & Consulting, LLC

PO Box 72

Gardiner ME 04345

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Town of Berwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal or Maine law, including race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, and familial status.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process should contact Christine Landes at 207-441-7343 or christine@companyoffirstchoice.com.