City Manager
About the role
The City of Manzanita, Oregon is recruiting its next City Manager!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled manager with the skills to effectively prioritize implementation, organizational stability, and long-term strategic execution to take the helm in the next exciting chapter of City leadership.
Responsibilities
The City Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the City and helping to ensure that the City Council, staff, and advisory bodies are all operating efficiently and effectively.
The City Manager should be a skilled, forward-thinking, and well-rounded leader that can foster a collaborative relationship with the City Council; serve as an effective messenger of the City’s priorities and actions; engage the community; support public finance, public works, growth and tourism management, housing and short term policy, intergovernmental coordination, and emergency preparedness; and appreciates and embraces Manzanita’s close-knit, vibrant, and welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and at least three years of upper-level local government management experience is required.
- An advanced degree in public administration or a related field and/or five years or more experience as a City Manager is preferred.
- Membership with relevant professional organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), experience working in the Council-Manager form of government, as well as familiarity with the unique aspects of coastal, small, and/or prominent vacation destination municipalities is attractive.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and at least three years of upper-level local government management experience is required. An advanced degree in public administration or a related field and/or five years or more experience as a City Manager is preferred. Membership with relevant professional organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), experience working in the Council-Manager form of government, as well as familiarity with the unique aspects of coastal, small, and/or prominent vacation destination municipalities is attractive. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Skills
The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to prioritize implementation, organizational stability, and long-term strategic execution. They should also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as a deep understanding of local government operations and policies.
Benefits
Compensation is $130,000 to $170,000 (DOQ).
Pay
$130,000 to $170,000 (DOQ)
Schedule
Full Time
Job Details
Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 (DOQ)
Job Function: Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
Position Type: Full Time
City of Manzanita Address: PO BOX 129 Manzanita, OR 97130-0129
Population: 603
Website: www.jensenstrategies.com/recruitment/manzanitacitymanager
Form of Government: Council-Manager
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To be considered, candidates must email the following applications materials to emily@jensenstrategies.com no later than Wednesday, July 22, 2026:
- A concise cover letter summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position in PDF or Word format;
- A resume in PDF or Word format;
- A Supplemental Application Form* in PDF or Word format;
- If applicable, a completed and signed Oregon Veteran’s Preference form* in PDF or Word format, with supporting documentation.
Forms available at www.jensenstrategies.com/recruitment/manzanitacitymanager.
Questions May Be Directed To: Emily Rehder (503) 477-5615 emily@jensenstrategies.com
The City of Manzanita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.