Assistant Town Manager

Assistant Town Manager at Town of Eastham, MA Assistant Town Manager at Town of Eastham, MA in Eastham, Massachusetts Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

The Town of Eastham is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and highly organized professional to serve as Assistant Town Manager. This key leadership position reflects a planned transition and internal promotion and offers the opportunity to support municipal operations, lead cross-departmental initiatives, and advance strategic priorities in a well-managed Cape Cod community. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager plays a central role on the executive team, coordinating Town operations, supporting policy implementation, and ensuring effective communication across departments, boards, committees, and the public. Eastham is a stable, professionally managed organization committed to transparency, thoughtful decision-making, and long-term sustainability. This role blends operational leadership, project management, and organizational coordination, providing broad exposure to municipal functions and strategic initiatives. The Town is approaching this recruitment with flexibility and may tailor the role based on a candidate's experience and interests. For highly qualified candidates, there may be an opportunity to combine this position with the currently open Finance Director role. Key Responsibilities Support the Town Manager in oversight and coordination of municipal operations Supervise key functions including Communications, IT, HR, and media operations Lead cross-departmental projects and strategic initiatives Assist with procurement, purchasing, and compliance with Massachusetts laws Support energy and sustainability programs Facilitate coordination among departments, boards, and committees Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field 5-7 years of municipal or related experience Strong project management and organizational skills Experience supervising staff and working in a union environment preferred Familiarity with Massachusetts municipal practices Why Eastham Stable, well-managed organization with strong leadership Collaborative, low-friction work environment Flexible, hybrid, and remote work options Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role and make a lasting impact

Salary:

$128,273-$189,201 (anticipated hiring range ~$150,000) + comprehensive benefits To see our full job description and application details: https://www.eastham-ma.gov/

Jobs Salary/Compensation:

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