Town Manager - Town of Berwick, Maine

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000

Job Type: Town Manager / Administrator

County:
York

Employer:

Town of Berwick

Job Type: Town Manager

Start Date:
October 28, 2026 End Date:
December 18, 2026

Lead with Purpose. Manage with Accountability. Build Berwick's Future.

The Town of Berwick, Maine, (pop, 8,500 and an operating budget of $11M; excluding schools) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-minded professional to serve as its next Town Manager. This is an opportunity for a capable municipal leader to guide day-to-day operations, strengthen fiscal management, support economic development, and work collaboratively with the Select board, employees, residents, and the business community to advance the Town's priorities.

Berwick seeks a leader who combines sound judgment and professional integrity with the confidence to make decisions, the ability to hold staff accountable, and the initiative to address challenges and deliver results on a daily basis.

The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer responsible for overseeing municipal operations of approximately 50 full-time and 50 part-time staff members with 10 direct reports and 3 collective bargaining units, implementing Select board policies and priorities, and ensuring the effective delivery of municipal services while also serving in various roles such as Treasurer, Road Commissioner, Tax Collector, Public Health Officer and Public Information Officer.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Berwick's future by strengthening organizational performance by inspiring and developing an exceptional municipal team that works together, takes pride in its work, maintains responsible financial oversight, advances infrastructure priorities and is dedicated to delivering outstanding service to the people of Berwick, while also supporting a positive environment for business and economic development.

• Provide effective leadership and oversight of Town departments and daily municipal operations along with labor relations.
• Establish clear expectations, maintain professional standards, and promote accountability throughout the organization.
• Supervise and evaluate department heads while fostering a respectful, productive, and professional workplace.
• Exercise independent judgment and resolve routine operational matters efficiently.
• Maintain open, constructive communication with the Select board and implement its policies and priorities.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Town's financial position, budget, and long-term fiscal obligations.
• Promote responsible budgeting, sound financial controls, and transparent financial reporting.
• Evaluate recommendations critically, ask informed questions, and help ensure that financial decisions are well-supported.
• Balance service delivery and capital investment needs with the fiscal impact on taxpayers.

• Oversee planning and coordination for municipal infrastructure improvements and capital projects.
• Advance key priorities, including the Praise Bridge project, road and infrastructure improvements, and transfer station capital improvements.
• Support long-term planning, responsible resource allocation, and timely project implementation.

• Work collaboratively with the Town's economic development staff to support existing businesses, attract new investment, and identify opportunities for sustainable economic growth for Berwick overall and within downtown and The Edge at Berwick project.
• Maintain constructive relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other governmental partners.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, including when addressing criticism, competing priorities, and challenging situations.
• Promote public confidence through transparency, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through.

• Ensure municipal operations comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, including Maine's Freedom of Access Act.
• Oversee public records requests and promote timely, professional, and legally compliant responses by phone, email or in person.
• Work with the Select board, Town staff, and legal counsel when complex legal, operational, or personnel matters arise.

Berwick is seeking a leader who is approachable yet decisive,…