Town Manager, Chief Administrative Officer

About the role

The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the Town of Mountain Village, CO and functions under the administrative direction of the Mayor and Town Council. The Town Manager leads the analysis, development, implementation and coordination of all Town policies and programs; directs the activities of assigned departments and ensures all departmental activities align with the Town’s strategic and community goals. The Town Manager upholds and actively champions the Town’s values, fostering an organizational culture of accountability, respect and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leads the analysis, development, implementation and coordination of all Town policies and programs;
• Directs the activities of assigned departments and ensures all departmental activities align with the Town’s strategic and community goals;
• Upholds and actively champions the Town’s values, fostering an organizational culture of accountability, respect and service excellence;
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Town Council and Department Directors, fostering collaborative relationships, improving organizational cohesion and ensuring clear, consistent communication across all levels of the organization;
• Owns major multi-stakeholder initiatives at a strategic level — sets priorities, anticipates obstacles and ensures staff has the information and resources to keep deliverables on track.

Requirements

The Town of Mountain Village operates under a mayor-council form of government. The Town Manager is appointed by and serves at the consent of the Mayor and Town Council.

Qualifications

• Collaborator, Connector and Coalition-builder– It is critical that the Town Manager be a collaborator, connector and coalition builder and must have a proven track-record of negotiating complex business arrangements and building collaborative working relationships with key partners;
• Strategic Leadership / Vision– A leader with a strategic vision and genuine ideas for the future of Mountain Village. Holds a long-term view, while recognizing operational realities. Brings the energy and drive needed to execute plans and complete projects;
• Integrity & Trust– A person of integrity who leads with fairness, objectivity and a high standard of conduct. Is trusted by the staff, elected officials, regional partners and the community;
• Inspirational & People Focused Leadership– An inspirational leader with excellent people skills. One who attracts, develops and retains an outstanding committed team. Earns authentic loyalty and respect — not mere compliance. Sets a clear organizational vision and creates opportunities for meaningful professional development;
• Results Focused– Translates Council direction and community priorities into clear, measurable goals to drive intended results. Holds people accountable, fairly and consistently. Reconciles Council-set and staff-set goals into one cohesive plan;
• Community Minded / Cultural Fit– One who genuinely embraces Mountain Village- a small, high-elevation resort community. Seeks to serve long-term. Understands and is comfortable with the realities of living in a relatively isolated mountain community for themselves, staff and family. Simply put, one who is a “good fit” for Mountain Village;
• Thoughtful & Transparent Communicator– Listens intently and communicates clearly. Is comfortable addressing Council, staff, the public and key stakeholders, both when the message is positive and when difficult;
• Politically Savvy & Diplomatic– Navigates the dynamics of governance and competing interests gracefully. Builds —and rebuilds — trust across municipal partners, the resort/TSG, regional neighbors and a diverse resident base;
• Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency– Possesses strong financial skills and sound operational judgment. Proven experience with overseeing budgets, finance and major capital projects. Works in tandem with the finance team to negotiate and structure complex financial deals. Collaborates with department heads to ensure operational efficiency and continuous process improvement;
• Experience with Complex Stakeholder Environments– Proven success building and sustaining professional relationships across interdependent public and private bodies, ideally in a resort, regional or multi-jurisdictional context;
• Project & Priority Oversight– Owns major multi-stakeholder initiatives at a strategic level — sets priorities, anticipates obstacles and ensures staff has the information and resources to keep deliverables on track. Trusts directors and staff to execute the details. “Serves as the conductor of the orchestra-not a player.”

Skills

A leader with a strategic vision and genuine ideas for the future of Mountain Village. Holds a long-term view, while recognizing operational realities. Brings the energy and drive needed to execute plans and complete projects. Possesses strong financial skills and sound operational judgment. Proven experience with overseeing budgets, finance and major capital projects. Works in tandem with the finance team to negotiate and structure complex financial deals. Collaborates with department heads to ensure operational efficiency and continuous process improvement. Experience with Complex Stakeholder Environments. Proven success building and sustaining professional relationships across interdependent public and private bodies, ideally in a resort, regional or multi-jurisdictional context. Owns major multi-stakeholder initiatives at a strategic level — sets priorities, anticipates obstacles and ensures staff has the information and resources to keep deliverables on track. Trusts directors and staff to execute the details. “Serves as the conductor of the orchestra-not a player.”

Benefits

• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION and LIFE insurance plans;
• Three medical plan options are available for employees and dependents, including PPO plans with Flexible Savings (FSA) eligibility and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HAS) eligibility;
• The Town generously covers 80-100% of the premiums;
• Colorado PERA serves as the Town’s retirement system in lieu of Social Security. PERA Choice options employees choose between are the PERA Defined Benefit (DB) Plan and the PERA Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Employee and Town matching contributions to the 401(k) are 100% vested immediately upon starting the plan. A voluntary deferred compensation plan is also available for additional tax advantaged retirement savings in a 457(b) option;
• Generous paid time off accrues from the date of hire. The Town Manager’s PTO schedule is negotiable and commensurate with experience;
• Annual wellness reimbursement for eligible items, prorated based on start date. Designed to cover benefits such as a Telluride ski pass;
• Discounted childcare rates are available for Town employees with children enrolled at Mountain Munchkins Child Care Center;
• Voluntary benefits: AFLAC and additional PERA life insurance plans;
• The Town Manager receives a housing allowance and is offered access to a newly-constructed townhome (3 bed, 3 bath, end unit) in a local Mountain Village neighborhood. Meadowlark at Mountain Village | Town of Mountain Village.

Pay

Salary Range: $211,463 – $306,621

Schedule

Not specified

Application

Provide a cover letter, resume and six (6) professional references. Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026- 5:00 PM Mountain Time.