The Village of New Baden (pop. ~3,500), a progressive bedroom community in Clinton and St. Clair Counties just 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis via I-64 and 11 miles east of Scott Air Force Base, seeks an energetic, experienced professional to serve as Village Administrator. The current Village Administrator is returning to Missouri for personal reasons and stands ready to assist the Village in recruiting his replacement and support the Village and the new Administrator through the transition.

The Village Administrator reports to the Village President and a six-member Board of Trustees, managing the day-to-day operations of Village government and working collaboratively with the governing body to develop and implement policies. The Village’s departments consist of Administration, Police, and Public Works. The Village has 18 full-time employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $4.8 million.
The Village Administrator also serves as the Chief Building and Zoning Official. This is a high-impact, lean-organization role requiring hands-on fluency in finance, economic development, planning and zoning, utility management, and human resources, with frequent and meaningful contact with residents and business owners. The Village embraces professional management and expects the Administrator to actively engage in continuing career and professional development.

The incoming Administrator will find a community with genuine momentum, including a recently completed new Municipal Building housing Village Hall, the Police Department, and the Lookingglass Emergency Management District, and real work ahead in infrastructure investment, fiscal diversification, and economic development along the I-64 corridor. A full overview of challenges and opportunities is available in the recruitment brochure.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (MPA/MBA degree preferred) and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible local government management experience, including direct supervisory responsibility. Prior experience as a Village or City Administrator, Village or City Manager, or Assistant Administrator is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Illinois municipal law is a plus.

The total compensation package includes a salary of $85,000 - $100,000 + DOQ, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Experienced candidates can expect to start at $100,000+. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (Village pays 90% of employee premiums); participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Village-provided life insurance; vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually; a Village-provided cell phone; and professional development support.

A full recruitment brochure, including a detailed community profile, position description, challenges and opportunities, ideal candidate profile, and benefits summary, is available at: https://newbadenil.com/adminposition/
The position is open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on May 29, 2026.

Questions may be directed to the current Village Administrator at (618) 588-3813, ext. 4 or villageadmin@newbadenil.com.

The Village of New Baden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.