Carefree is recruiting for an experienced professional with a background in Arizona municipal management to be their next Town Administrator. Please review the below flyer for details. Interested applicants must complete the below application and submit it along with their resume and cover letter to MAG at hr@azmag.gov. The deadline for applications is January 17, 2026.

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THE POSITION:
The town administrator shall oversee the day-to-day conduct of town business in accordance with the directions of the mayor and council.
1. The town administrator shall be appointed by a majority of the council for an indefinite term. The administrator shall be chosen on the basis of their operational and administrative qualifications and their knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the duties of this office. The administrator shall hold office at the pleasure of the council.
2. The administrator shall function as the chief administrator and manage the town's business. No town business shall be conducted without the prior and continuing involvement of the administrator. The administrator shall be responsible for the operation of all town functions in keeping with the best practices within their respective functions.
3. The administrator shall provide a primary element of continuity to any business being conducted by the town in addition to addressing the short-term considerations inherent within each town officer's position; the administrator shall also be responsible for safeguarding the long-term interest of the town. The town administrator should have a familiarity with the Town of Carefree zoning, planning, codes, ordinances, and history as well as experience in town administration or management.

ABILITY TO:
• Develop and implement Town policy and regulations.
• Encourage open communication, listens, facilitates and synthesizes multiple points of view.
• Foster an organizational climate that attracts, retains and develops talent and innovation.
• Supervise and mentor employees, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with Town staff, Town officials, citizens and business interests.
• Develop and implement strategic business and operating plans, contracts, ordinances, agreements, financial documentation and associated analysis.
• Synthesize complex and diverse information.
• Work within an approved budget; develop and implement cost saving measures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers and the general public.
• Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive information and situations.
• Problem solve complex, confidential and sensitive topics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Town.
• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to address/coordinate Town issues, natural disasters and/or states of emergency.
• Works under the direction of the Town Council to accomplish annual goals and objectives.
• Ability to multitask and to assign priorities to problems and work assignments when confronted with several pressing demands at one time.
• Advise the Town Council on matters related to Town operations and policies.
• Evaluate organizational issues and facilitates strategies to address issues.
• Prepare/present the Town's annual operating budget to the Town Council for approval.
• Meets with members of the public on matters of relevance to the community.
• Maintain/participate in inter-governmental relations with other communities, Maricopa Association of Governments and other public and private organizations.
• Communicate orally and in writing, with citizens, business interests, the media, civic groups and the Town Council to solve concerns/problems, answer questions and present information.
• Negotiate terms of contracts for services to ensure the community’s interests are preserved/enhanced while providing for financially beneficial solutions.
• Coordinate and administer all contracts for services.
• Work with business interests to help enhance and diversify the Town’s revenue.
• Coordinate and administer Town bidding/procurement process.
• Oversee the implementation and interpretation of the Town Code, the Town Ordinances and other regulations or policies adopted by Town Council in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Work with a variety of officials representing State and County government in the coordination of activities related to the Town Administration/Management.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff, including training, scheduling, hiring decisions, written performance evaluations and possible disciplinary actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please refer to the flyer for complete details
https://azmag.gov/portals/0/JobListings/2025-2026/Town-of-Carefree-Town…