City Manager

About the role

The City of Manzanita, Oregon is seeking a dynamic and experienced City Manager to lead the city through its next chapter. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in local government management and a passion for fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the City
• Ensure efficient and effective operation of the City Council, staff, and advisory bodies
• 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
• Appreciate and embrace Manzanita's close-knit, vibrant, and welcoming small-town atmosphere

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field
• At least three years of upper-level local government management experience
• Advanced degree in public administration or a related field, and/or five years or more experience as a City Manager preferred
• Membership with relevant professional organizations such as ICMA
• Experience working in the Council-Manager form of government
• Familiarity with the unique aspects of coastal, small, and/or prominent vacation destination municipalities

Qualifications

• Skilled, forward-thinking, and well-rounded leader
• Effective communicator and problem solver
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation
• Public finance and management
• Community engagement and outreach
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Emergency preparedness and disaster response

Benefits

The City of Manzanita offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $130,000 to $170,000 (DOQ).

Pay

$130,000 to $170,000 (DOQ)

Schedule

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Contact Information

Candidates are encouraged to review additional information on the following link: www.jensenstrategies.com/recruitment/manzanitacitymanager

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 (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Manzanita is an Equal Opportunity Employer.