The Town of New Durham, NH is seeking a Town Administrator.
With approximately 2,800 residents, New Durham is a quintessential New England community that is part of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region with Merrymeeting Lake at its core. Additionally the Town has multiple other recreational resources such as SELT Birch Ridge conservation land of about 2,200 acres. New Durham is approximately 41 square miles with 2.8 miles of inland water way. New Durham is known for its’ fishing, hunting, hiking, and snowmobiling. With Route 11, New Durham has easy access to the New Hampshire Seacoast and the White Mountains. New Durham has an operating budget of $4,220,038 and a capital budget of $1,424,000. There are approximately 12 full-time and 25 part-time employees. The Town has a SB2 form of government with an appointed Town Administrator and an elected 3-member Select Board.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field with five years of supervisory or administrative experience, preferably in a municipal setting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Starting salary is expected to be in the range of $90,000 to $105,000 per year. Excellent benefits including NH retirement, health insurance, etc. are included. New Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For further information potential candidates are directed to contact the New Durham Town Administrator at ndadmin@newdurhamnh.gov or (603) 859-2091, x3.
To apply submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, as a PDF attachment to ndadmin@newdurhamnh.gov by January 8, 2026.