Town Administrator

Job Description

The town of Sheffield is seeking a Town Administrator to replace the long term Town Administrator who will be retiring. With a full-time population of 3,400, this idyllic town sits just north of the Connecticut border at the base of the Berkshires. Sheffield is a Right-to-Farm community with a three-member Select Board and an open town meeting form of government. With an annual budget of approximately $14 million, a tax rate for FY 26 of $11.89, and a robust Free Cash Certification, the town is fiscally strong and sits well under its levy limit. The Town Administrator is appointed by the Select Board and is governed by the General Bylaw’s Form of Administration. The Administrator also serves as Chief Procurement Officer and ADA Coordinator. This position is responsible for setting and presenting the annual budget to a five-member Finance Committee. Sheffield is a part of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District, which is made of up of five towns in southern Berkshire County.

The following is a list of some current and upcoming projects:

• The town is seeking bids on the redevelopment and construction of a new Town Garage, which was approved at a town meeting in late 2025, with construction to begin later this year.
• The town is beginning the process of creating a new comprehensive plan in conjunction with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
• The town will be planning a celebration of its 300^th Settled in 1733, Sheffield is the oldest town in the Berkshires.
• The town is a recipient of a CDBG grant for housing rehab and is in the process of creating a Community Preservation Fund Committee and guidelines for application since its acceptance of the CPA in 2025.
• The town is working on the replacement of the sidewalks in the Village Green.

The ideal candidate has a degree in public administration, business administration, management, or the equivalent experience in public administration, and would have the following skills and qualities:

• Understanding of the inner workings of municipal finance
• Knowledge of municipal human resources, collective bargaining, and grant writing
• Experience developing and managing a budget
• Strong ability to work with and motivate staff, boards, committees, and commissions and to interact with the general public.
• Ability to work hard, prioritize tasks, and create a trusting and respectful atmosphere.

The starting salary is $115,000 with room for negotiations based on experience and qualifications.

Please visit www.sheffieldma.gov, Select Board, Bylaws for the complete list of position responsibilities.

The town of Sheffield is an EOE employer.