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Employment Opportunities

Nahant Town Administrator – The Town of Nahant seeks a dynamic and energetic candidate for the position of Town Administrator (TA). Appointed by an elected three-member Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator is responsible for appointing and removing all department heads, officers and subordinates and employees subject to the provisions of the Town Administrator Act of 1992 (TAA), except persons serving under appointments made by the Commonwealth or persons subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one of the Massachusetts General Laws (Civil Service). The Town Administrator is responsible for fiscal management, capital planning, collective bargaining, labor relations, public construction and procurement oversight. The current operating budget for Nahant is approximately $17 million and includes enterprise fund accounting for water, sewer and trash removal.

Education and experience requirements: At a minimum a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of professional experience in public administration and/or business in performing the duties set forth in the TAA. To view the text of the Town Administrator Act click here.

Compensation: The starting compensation will be in the range of $128,432 to $142,680 depending upon qualifications and experience of the candidate. The position is open until filled. Residency is not required. The search committee will be confidentially reviewing applications with a deadline of July 31, 2025. The position will be filled after final, public interviews with the Board, and will be open until signing of an employment contract. To apply confidentially, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to the Town Administrator Search Committee at nhtsearch@nahant.org. If an applicant does not receive a reply to that email, kindly contact Kristin Taylor at 781-581-9927 ext. 2 or at ktaylor@nahant.org. The full job description can be found below.

Town Administrator Job Description

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