MANZANITA, OR – City Manager Manzanita

City Manager – City of Manzanita, Oregon

The City of Manzanita is recruiting its next City Manager! This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled manager with the skills to effectively prioritize implementation, organizational stability, and long‑term strategic execution to take the helm in the next exciting chapter of City leadership.

Manzanita (population 657) is located on the northern Oregon coast in Tillamook County. The community is made up of full‑time residents, second homeowners, and visitors, and the City’s local economy is largely driven by tourism. The city boasts seven miles of beaches, ample outdoor recreation, and a welcoming and tight‑knit community. It operates under a Council‑Manager form of government with a Mayor and four Councilors and a regular staff of 18 FTE employees.

The 2026–2027 budget is approximately $16.5 million.

The City Manager is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the City and helping to ensure that the City Council, staff, and advisory bodies are all operating efficiently and effectively. The City Manager should be a skilled, forward‑thinking, and well‑rounded leader that can foster a collaborative relationship with the City Council, serve as an effective messenger of the City’s priorities and actions, engage the community, support public finance, public works, growth and tourism management, housing and short‑term policy, intergovernmental coordination, and emergency preparedness, and appreciate and embrace Manzanita’s close‑knit, vibrant, and welcoming small‑town atmosphere.

A bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and at least three years of upper‑level local government management experience is required. An advanced degree in public administration or a related field and/or five years or more experience as a City Manager is preferred. Membership with relevant professional organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), experience working in the Council‑Manager form of government, and familiarity with the unique aspects of coastal, small, and/or prominent vacation destination municipalities is attractive.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

$130,000 to $170,000 (DOE).

Candidates must submit the following materials and contact information to  no later than Wednesday, July 22, 2026:

• Concise cover letter summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position in PDF or Word format;
• Resume in PDF or Word format;
• Supplemental Application Form in PDF or Word format;
• If applicable, a completed and signed Oregon Veteran’s Preference form in PDF or Word format, with supporting documentation.

Forms are available at  Questions may be directed to Emily Rehder at  or

The City of Manzanita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.