Town Administrator

Halifax (7,749 pop.) is seeking a dedicated and responsive Town Administrator, who understands small towns, to provide collaborative leadership to help advance the community’s goals. Creative, forward-thinking municipal administrators/managers with strong financial acumen, fiscal forecasting capability, excellent communication skills, human resources, economic development, and procurement experience are encouraged to apply. Halifax’s local government is led by a three-member Board of Selectmen, has an Open Town Meeting form of government, an FY26 budget of approximately $31.05M, and an Aa+ rating. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), preferably in public administration, business administration, management, or a related field. The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package including health and retirement plans and an annual salary of $160K+/- DOQ. EOE.

For additional information, visit www.communityparadigm.com or contact Bernard Lynch, Managing Principal, Community Paradigm Associates at blynch@communityparadigm.com. Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3 p.m. on July 10, Subject: Halifax Town Administrator, to: Apply@communityparadigm.com.