Mountain Village Town Manager — Collaborative Leadership

• Town of Mountain Village, CO assisted by KRW Associates

The Town of Mountain Village, CO (incorporated in 1995) is a beautiful mountain resort community nestled in the heart of the Uncompahgre National Forest, in southwestern Colorado. Located just above Telluride in the San Juan mountains, its founders envisioned a charming, sophisticated European-style ski-in/ski-out and pedestrian-friendly destination to complement Telluride and the Telluride Ski Resort. That’s exactly what you’ll find here.

While often associated as one, Mountain Village and Telluride are two distinct towns connected by a gondola system that serves as both transportation and a popular attraction for visitors seeking mountain access and spectacular views. Mountain Village’s population is a unique mix of full-time and part-time residents. Roughly 1,400 call Mountain Village home year-round and housing data suggests upward of 2,600 part-time homeowners or seasonal residents.

During peak tourism season (summer and winter), its population soars as visitors flock to the area. In addition to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, fishing and other outdoor activities, the area is also known for its festivals, arts and culture.

Mountain Village is a full-service town with some unique services and challenges due to its size and its remote and secluded location. The Town owns and operates 257 rental units in Village Court Apartments and has continued to build workforce housing throughout its history. The Town also runs its own childcare facility, Mountain Munchkins, which is the only provider of infant care in the region.

The Town has its own police department. The Town’s transportation department operates the gondola and seasonal bus service. The region’s highly rated schools, fire protection, transportation and medical care are each provided by independent public bodies.

Realizing virtually all of the Town’s goals, including housing, gondola replacement, water and wastewater improvements and economic development, depend on cooperation with four local entities: the Town of Telluride, San Miguel County, the Telluride Mountain Village Owner’s Association (TMVOA) and the Telluride Ski and Golf Corporation. A Town Manager with exceptional collaborative skills is essential.

The Town’s exceptional and experienced staff of 160 (nearly one-third of whom operate the gondola) is perhaps our greatest asset. Inspiring and skilled leadership of this team is a must. The Town’s financials are strong with reserves of $55 million and debt of $37 million. The operating budget is $50 million.

The Town is roughly a six-hour drive from Denver, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City. Many medical and retail services are 90 minutes away in Montrose, or further. Thanks to tourism there are good connections from the Montrose airport and a daily flight to Denver from the Telluride airport. Long winters are alleviated by the abundant winter sports. Any applicant should be enthusiastic about living in a remote, small town with stunning beauty and outstanding recreation.

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