Hopkinton, MA (19,249 pop.), is seeking an experienced, collaborative, inclusive, and transparent leader with superior team building and communication skills, exceptional financial acumen, and proficient project management skills to serve as its Town Manager. The next Town Manager must be a skilled communicator who supports a transparent local government. Hopkinton is a welcoming town located on the edge of Middlesex County that is committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and believes in a positive culture of inclusion in town governance. Known by many as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, Hopkinton is located 26.2 miles west of Boston. The town is bisected by I-495 and intersects with I-90 at its northern edge. Hopkinton has an AAA bond rating and FY25 preliminary budget of $121.4M. and a Select Board-Town Manager form of government with open Town Meeting. Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree in public administration or other relevant field and experience as a Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager, or in a responsible senior municipal position, and/or any equivalent combination of education and public or private experience. Preferred candidates should consider themselves an entrepreneurial, innovative, and inclusive leader who instills confidence and trust, and who is skilled at building collaborative relationships. EOE/ADA employer. Women and Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Annual salary range: $210K - $250K DOQ.
To Apply: Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3 p.m. EST, May 6, 2024, Subject: Hopkinton TM to: Apply@CommunityParadigm.com.

For additional information related to the position, the Town, and the application process, visit www.CommunityParadigm.com or contact John Petrin, Senior Associate, Community Paradigm Associates at JPetrin@CommunityParadigm.com.