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TOWN MANAGER
VINALHAVEN MAINE
The Town of Vinalhaven is accepting applications for the position of Town Manager. This island
community is located in Mid Coast Maine, 14 miles off the City of Rockland in Penobscot Bay. The island
boasts accredited K-12 schools that are proudly supported, medical and dental health centers,
ambulance and fire crews. Lobster fishing and related support activities make up roughly half of the
islands' economies. In addition to commercial fishermen and women, there are builders, musicians,
plumbers, teachers, shopkeepers, electricians, innkeepers, artists, writers, mechanics, realtors,
restaurateurs, boat builders, ferry captains, architects, administrators, conservationists, and more. The
island is serviced by the Maine State Ferry Service out of Rockland.
Vinalhaven has a year round population of 1279 and a summer population of 3500 to 4500 with a
municipal budget of $3,489,089 and 12 full-time employees. Vinalhaven has a Town
Manager/Selectboard/Town Meeting form of government which includes a 5 member Selectboard
elected with 3 year staggered terms. The Town Manager is also the Treasurer, Tax Collector, Welfare
Director, Road Commissioner, Deputy EMA Director and Deputy Clerk with other responsibilities as
required in a small Maine community.
The Selectboard is seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated municipal
management experience as a Manager or similar related position. Knowledge/experience in areas of sea
rise level issues, budget/finance, grant writing and implementation, human resource, planning, policy
management and project management are desired. Strong background and awareness of technology
and its application in a municipal setting is desired. Superior supervisory and organizational skills,
excellent written and oral communications, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Leadership with integrity, honesty, openness and humor combined with creative problem solving will be
essential. The successful candidate is expected to become an active member of the community and
residency in Vinalhaven is required.
Applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a closely related field with a
Master’s degree preferred. Salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 to be determined based on experience
and qualifications.
Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and five (5) references by June 7, 2022 to:
Vinalhaven Town Manager Search
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group
Attn: Don Gerrish
77 Sewall Street, Suite 3000
Augusta, Maine 04330
Email: dgerrish@eatonpeabody.com
Telephone: 207-622-9820
The Town of Vinalhaven is an equal opportunity employer.