Village Manager

Job Posting Village Manager – Village of Mattawan MATTAWAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Village of Mattawan has an immediate opening for a Village Manager. The Village seeks an experienced candidate who can transition seamlessly into a dynamic community. Mattawan is a Home Rule Village located at Exit 66 of I-94, between Kalamazoo and Paw Paw. It’s residential population is expanding rapidly based on new residential construction. It boasts an award-winning school system.

The Village maintains a police department and a department of public works. The Village is operated by an experienced staff and the Village is committed to providing all reasonable support to its Manager. The Village is involved in multiple infrastructure projects that are significant in scope. Experience in water, sewer, bridge, and other infrastructure projects is a plus, as is experience in working with a Downtown Development Authority.

The Village seeks candidates with municipal training and managerial experience. Continuing professional development training is required and will be sponsored by the Village. The Village offers competitive wages and benefits, with an intended starting salary range between $82,500 and $110,000.

Interested applicants should submit in PDF format a cover letter, resume, and five professional references to  The Final date to receive applications is 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026.

The Village will maintain confidentiality of applications to the extent allowed by Michigan law upon written request by the applicant. Make sure that such requests are clearly noted.