Job Opening - Town Manager
Town of Norway
Job Opening
Town Manager
The Town of Norway, Maine is seeking a forward thinking, fair minded, transparent, and community-oriented Town Manager to lead our Town under the direction of a five-member Selectboard. The Town Departments include a nine-member 24/7 Police department, a nine-member Highway department, a full time Code Enforcement Officer, Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, Financial Officer, Park and Recreation Director, Fire Chief with roughly 35 active volunteer firefighters, and a Wastewater Superintendent. The Approved Budget for FY26 is $14,144,690 which includes Town governmental services, MSAD17 school assessment and the County tax.
The Town of Norway has a population of approximately 5,288 residents. The town is a located in the Oxford Hills Region of the State. The Town of Norway has an Historic downtown center that is a vibrant destination to shop, eat and relax. The Town of Norway is located one hour from Portland, one hour from Augusta and one hour from North Conway, NH.
The Town of Norway is seeking a Town Manager for the following responsibilities;
Administration: Manage the day-to-day operations of the town, including supervising department heads and staff, coordinating municipal activities, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Budget and Finance: Prepare and administer the annual budget, monitor expenditures, seek opportunities for cost savings, and present financial reports to the Town Select Board. Responsible for tax collection.
Policy Implementation: Execute the policies, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Town Select Board, and provide recommendations for new initiatives.
Community Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, businesses, and external agencies. Address concerns, facilitate public meetings, and promote civic engagement.
Economic Development: Foster growth by working with local businesses, seeking grants, and supporting initiatives that enhance the town’s economic vitality.
Personnel Management: Oversee recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of town staff; promote a positive workplace culture.
Emergency Management: Coordinate town response during emergencies, develop preparedness plans, and ensure continuity of operations.
Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Town Select Board, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure transparency in municipal operations.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field is desirable with experience working in administration, preferably at the municipal or county level. A combination of education and experience that demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits provided. Norway is an equal opportunity employer. For additional information related to this position, please contact either Russell Newcomb, Chair of the Selectboard @ rnewcomb@norwaymaine.com or Lisa Lombard, Town Clerk @ llombard@norwaymaine.com
Send resume and cover letter in confidence no later than 5pm on December 8, 2025 to:\ Russell Newcomb, Chair of the Selectboard, 19 Danforth Street, Norway, Maine 04268 or via email: Lisa Lombard @ llombard@norwaymaine.com