Westport, MA (16,000 pop.), is seeking an experienced and proactive administrator with exceptional financial acumen and superior communication skills who is interested in a lengthy tenure to serve as Town Administrator. Westport is a rural, coastal community that includes active farms, scenic landscapes, small businesses, and residential neighborhoods. Like many coastal communities, the population increases during the warm weather as visitors enjoy their second homes and summer rentals are occupied. Westport lies in the South Coast region of Massachusetts in Bristol County. The Town has an Aa3 rating and FY26 budget of $57M. Westport has a five-member Select Board-Town Administrator form of government with Open Town Meeting. Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree (bachelor’s degree required), preferably in public administration, public policy, business management, or a related field and experience running a large organization or department. Preferred candidates should have superior skills in municipal financial management, personnel management, collective bargaining, and municipal procurement.
Annual salary: $165K+/- DOQ. EOE.
Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3:00 p.m. EST, September 19, 2025, Subject: Westport Town Administrator to: Apply@CommunityParadigm.com.

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