Village Administrator Jobs

Village administrator jobs are open across municipal government, local public administration, and regional planning agencies, from entry-level administrative roles to senior appointed and elected positions, with specializations in budget management, public works oversight, and council relations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,142+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerStarbucks
Top cityWestlake Village, CA
Work type77% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mainteance Technician - Village East & Lancaster Terrace
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Mainteance Technician - Village East & Lancaster Terrace
Greystar
Salem, Oregon
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$21 - $24/hr
10,000+

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Multi-Site Maintenance Technician I - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
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Multi-Site Maintenance Technician I - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
Thrive Communities
Vancouver, Washington
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$23 - $24/hr
501-1,000

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Multi-Site Maintenance Technician II - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
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Multi-Site Maintenance Technician II - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
Thrive Communities
Vancouver, Washington
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$24 - $25/hr
501-1,000

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Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
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Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor - Fountain Village, Westwynd, & Promenade
Thrive Communities
Vancouver, Washington
Business Operations
Office Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$36 - $38/hr
501-1,000

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Soccer Village Lloyds | Warehouse Production Manager
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Soccer Village Lloyds | Warehouse Production Manager
Soccer Village
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Village Administrator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Starbucks115
  • Bath & Body Works54
  • Dollar General29
  • Warby Parker26
  • Wakefern Food Corporation23

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services13
  • Medical Devices7
  • Retail1
  • Education1
  • Manufacturing1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in village administrator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing municipal or local government operations
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and capital planning processes
  • Proven ability to work directly with elected officials, boards, or village councils
  • Familiarity with state municipal codes, local ordinances, and regulatory compliance
  • ICMA Credentialed Manager designation preferred or in active pursuit

Tips for Your Village Administrator Job Search

Tailor your resume to municipal governance

Village administrator roles demand proof of budget oversight, intergovernmental coordination, and ordinance compliance. Rewrite your work history to highlight specific dollar amounts managed, departments supervised, and council or board relationships you maintained directly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists village administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by population size and charter type

A village of 1,200 residents operates very differently from one of 15,000. Read each posting for language about home-rule versus statutory charters, since your day-to-day authority and reporting structure shift significantly depending on the municipality's legal framework.

Get your ICMA-CM credential in process early

Many competitive postings prefer or require the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation. If you're not yet credentialed, document your progress toward the requirement in your cover letter so hiring committees see you're actively pursuing it.

Prepare a policy portfolio for the interview panel

Village administrator panels often include elected trustees who aren't HR professionals. Bring a one-page summary of one policy initiative you led from draft to adoption, naming the problem, your approach, and the measurable outcome the village saw afterward.

Negotiate start date around budget cycles

Most villages run a fiscal year starting May 1 or January 1. If you're negotiating a start date, aligning your first day two to four weeks before the new fiscal year lets you shape the budget from the opening rather than inheriting a locked plan.

Village Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most village administrators?

The companies hiring the most village administrators right now include Starbucks, Bath & Body Works, and Dollar General, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at smaller municipalities often move quickly, so checking listings frequently gives you an advantage.

How many village administrator jobs are remote?

About 23% of village administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most municipal leadership roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility include administrative coordination, grant writing, and regional planning advisory positions rather than front-line operational management roles.

How do you become a village administrator?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field, then gain experience in local government through roles in municipal finance, planning, or department management. Pursue the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation to strengthen your candidacy. Most administrators work their way up through assistant administrator or department director positions before moving into the top appointed role.

Can you get a village administrator job with little or no experience?

Entry-level candidates typically break in through assistant village administrator, management analyst, or administrative specialist roles within a municipality. Internships with local government offices, graduate fellowships in public administration, or appointed committee service all build the hands-on record hiring panels look for before promoting someone to the administrator level.

What does the village administrator interview process look like?

Most village administrator searches involve an initial screening by a human resources coordinator or search consultant, followed by a panel interview with elected trustees or council members, and often a public presentation on a policy scenario or community challenge. Finalists may be asked to participate in a community forum before the board votes on an appointment.

Where can I find and apply to village administrator jobs?

You can find and apply to village administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from municipalities across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.

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