Director of Community Services

Natick, Massachusetts (36,272 pop.), is seeking a visionary and strategic thinker as well as an experienced leader and manager of people to serve as Director of Community Services. Natick, located about 20 miles west of Boston, is a suburban/residential community with active commercial/industrial sectors and two MBTA commuter rail stations. Natick is led by a five-member Select Board, has a representative Town Meeting form of government, and an FY25 preliminary budget of $195 million. The Director is responsible for managing five departmental divisions: Council on Aging and Human Services, Natick Community Organic Farm, Recreation and Parks, Sassamon Trace Golf Course, and Veterans Services. Candidates should have an advanced degree (preferred), ideally a master’s degree in public administration, business, recreation management, or social services; seven years of management experience in municipal government or non-profit sector, with at least five years at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve objectives, and manage a budget.

Salary: $125,000+/- DOQ. Natick is an EEO/AA employer.

For a guaranteed review of materials, send resume and cover letter in a single PDF, by email, in confidence, by 3 p.m. EST, April 26, to: apply@communityparadigm.com. Subject: Natick Director of Community Services. Position is open until filled.

For additional information related to the position, the town and the application process, visit http://www.communityparadigm.com or contact Bernard Lynch, Principal, Community Paradigm Associates at blynch@communityparadigm.com.