Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
On April 21, the MMA published the job advertisement, along with a brochure, for the next executive director of the association.
The MMA has retained Mercer Group Associates to facilitate the executive search process and the transition.
In January, MMA Executive Director and CEO Geoff Beckwith announced that he will be retiring in September after leading the association for more than 31 years.
Applications for the MMA executive director and CEO position are due by May 19. The MMA’s Search Committee expects to interview semi-finalist candidates in Boston on July 12. Interviews of finalist candidate(s) are anticipated to be conducted by the MMA Executive Committee in Boston during the week of July 17. The goal is to have the new executive director and CEO start work by the end of August.
Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, and at least five job-related references (with email and phone numbers) to Mercer Group Senior Associate Lisa Ward at lisaward912@gmail.com.
Founded in 1979, the Massachusetts Municipal Association is the statewide private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of cities and towns that brings municipal officials together to articulate a clear and united municipal message, develop and advocate for unified public policies, share information, and work together to increase the effectiveness of local government. The MMA is governed by a 36-member Board of Directors composed of municipal officials elected by their peers from across the state.
The executive director and CEO works with the Board of Directors to provide overall leadership to the organization, advancing strategic initiatives and programs to achieve the MMA’s mission to improve the effectiveness of local government in Massachusetts. The executive director and CEO is responsible for management and oversight of the MMA’s operations, finances, programs, services, and advocacy agenda, ensuring that the organization maintains the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
For more information, contact Mercer Group associates Jim Miller at 612-581-9972, Ellis Hankins at 919-349-8988, or Lisa Ward at 706-983-9326.