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Town Administrator

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International City/County Management Association

Sunset Beach, NC (In Person)

$153,451 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Featured Town Administrator Town of Sunset Beach, NC The Town Administrator serves as Chief Executive Officer overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of all Town functions and activities. Under the direction of theMayor and Town Council, the Town Administrator acts in accordance with various municipal, state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, budgeting, planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and administering all Town functions and activities. This position provides policy guidance, coordinates the activities of department heads and support staff, and fosters cooperative working relationships with civic groups, intergovernment agencies, and Town staff. This position is expected to exercise a considerable degree of independence, initiative and judgement, and is subject to evaluation on the basis of results achieved. Successful candidates must be people focused, exhibit an exemplary customer service approach, and be a committed public servant. The ability to develop and leverage authentic relationships with internal and external stakeholders is critical. Successful candidates will value growth and diversity and demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to equity. The candidate will have successfully served in or demonstrated strong familiarity with the council form of government. Successful candidates will also have a proven record of leadership, fiscal stewardship, innovation, and relationship building. Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field, complemented by at least 10 years of increasingly responsible local government management experience. An equivalent combination of education and management experience will be considered.
Preferred qualifications include:
a master's degree in Public Administration; completion of the Municipal Administration Program through the UNC School of Government or other leading institution; or experience as a Administrator/Town Manager, Assistant Town Administrator/Manager, and experience with the unique concerns of a coastal town. How to Apply Post Date Jun 08, 2026 Application instructions can be found on our website: https://sunsetbeachnc.gov/ Apply Now Job Details Salary $122,761 - $184,141 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time Town of Sunset Beach Address 700 Sunset Blvd N Sunset Beach , NC 28468-4337 United States Population 4,175 Website http://www.sunsetbeachnc.gov Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job