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Featured City Manager City of Newport, VT The City of Newport, Vermont (pop. 4,500) is recruiting for an experienced public sector manager to serve as its next City Manager. Located on the southern shore of Lake Memphremagog, Newport serves as the economic and cultural hub of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom (NEK). The NEK offers four seasons of outdoor recreation anchored by Jay Peak ski resort, miles of hiking, biking, and four wheeling, and Newport's lakefront downtown. For more information on the community visit www.discovernewportvt.com . Newport has adopted an ambitious vision to form public/private partnerships to redevelop critical downtown properties, increase housing opportunities, and expand the tax base. The City Manager will help achieve this vision by recruiting private sector partners, utilizing development incentives such as tax increment financing, and promoting the City's vision to the public and other stakeholders in writing and in person. For more information on the City Manager position visit www.newportvermont.org . The Mayor and City Council envision a capable leader who inspires public confidence, works well with community partners, and can build and maintain public trust. The starting salary is between $125,000 and $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Newport covers 100% of health insurance for employees and family. Retirement benefits are provided through the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System Group C, with full retirement eligibility at age 55. A relocation stipend of up to $7,500 is available. How to Apply Post Date Apr 28, 2026 Application Deadline May 29, 2026 Please send a resume and cover letter via email to Dominic Cloud at dcloud@vlct.org. For questions or information call or text (802) 309

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• $140,000 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time City of Newport Address 222 Main St Newport , VT 05855-5000 United States Population 4,455 Website Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in
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