Town Administrator
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2291
- Description
The Town of Gilford, NH (population 8,000±) is currently accepting applications for the position of Town Administrator. The starting salary range is DOQE. A copy of the job description is available upon request.
The Town Administrator is responsible for the management and oversight of all municipal operations under the jurisdiction of a three member Board of Selectmen, (not including Library and Fire-Rescue which operate under separate boards). Gilford has an annual operating budget of approximately $22 million, a capital budget of about $1.5 million per year and 110 employees.
Duties include: budget administration, personnel management, project management, policy and ordinance writing and implementation, legal services coordination, preparation of the annual town meeting warrant, preparation of bi-monthly agendas for Selectmen’s meetings, and ensuring compliance with all applicable NH laws and regulations governing municipalities.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of modern public administration principles and practices, excellent organizational and communication skills, strong leadership capabilities within a Selectman/Administrator/Town Meeting form of government, and highly developed interpersonal skills. The Town is seeking an enthusiastic professional with an outstanding work ethic who will become deeply ingrained in community affairs.
Letters of interest with a resume and six references submitted in confidence must be received by 5:00pm, Friday, April 10. Apply to TA Search Committee, 47 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249. The Town of Gilford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Title
- Town Administrator
- Application Deadline
- 04/12/2026
- Location
- Gilford, NH
- Application URL
- www.gilfordnh.gov
Contact Information
- Name
- Dunn, Scott
- Phone Number
- (603) 527-4706
- sdunn@gilfordnh.gov
- Best Method of Contact