Welcome to Venice, a place where waves, water, and warm weather combine into the perfect beachfront haven. Located in central peninsular Florida along the Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico), the City is less than 20 miles south of Sarasota and 60 miles northwest of Fort Myers. Though Venice is a sizeable city, it maintains a friendly, relaxed atmosphere that welcomes people in all stages of life. With its scenic ocean backdrop, bustling downtown area, and community-oriented initiatives, the City has a little bit of everything for everyone.

The City Council is seeking an achievement-oriented leader and manager. They want someone to work with them as a partner and trusted advisor while understanding he/she works for the elected officials and takes direction from them. The individual will be someone who will be honest and tell them what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. The next Manager should encourage and support the Council in a strategic planning process to create new long-term goals for the community.

The position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related fields from an accredited college or university. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5-10 years of progressive senior management experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Department Head. A master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field is preferred.

The salary range is $210,000 to $260,000. The salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits are excellent. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Recruit37@cb-asso.com by May 9. Please apply ASAP as resumes will be screened as they arrive. Questions should be directed to Rick Conner at (915) 227-7002 or Scott Krim at (801) 628-8364. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on “Executive Search / Active Recruitments”.