Village Manager Jobs
Village Manager jobs are open across municipal government, tribal administration, and planned community associations, covering specializations in public administration, budget management, and community development, from entry-level administrative roles to senior executive positions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Team Coordination: Collaborate with the processing center leadership team to manage hiring needs and optimize team performance in specified areas.
- Inventory Control: Participate in quarterly physical inventories and assist with maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Processing Management: Schedule and assign tasks to team members, follow up on work results to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
- Problem Solving: Work with the team to develop solutions that minimize mistakes on orders and maximize productivity within the Team Processing Center.
- Receiving and Inventory:
- Manage and receive team-related products and spirit wear.
- Coordinate with purchasing to address missing items or issues with purchase orders.
- Oversee bin locating and inventory management to ensure space is used efficiently and overstocked products are addressed.
- Generate debit memos for defective or mis-shipped products and handle returns effectively.
- Feedback and Communication: Provide constructive feedback to the processing center leadership team regarding inventory functions and receiving processes to improve efficiency.
- Workplace Efficiency: Maintain an organized and efficient workspace by minimizing distractions, such as excessive talking and personal cell phone use.
- Develop strategies to create more efficient workspaces.
- Assist with various projects within and outside the Processing Center to support organizational goals.
- Lead with a focus on effective management while meeting company objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A proven leader with strong management skills and a track record of driving improvements.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in inventory management and warehouse operations is highly preferred.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate with others to implement solutions.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- Supervisory or management experience is highly desired.
- Inventory management and warehouse operations experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The Individual is frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
- This individual is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with the processing center leadership team to manage hiring needs and optimize team performance in specified areas.
- Inventory Control: Participate in quarterly physical inventories and assist with maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Processing Management: Schedule and assign tasks to team members, follow up on work results to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
- Problem Solving: Work with the team to develop solutions that minimize mistakes on orders and maximize productivity within the Team Processing Center.
- Receiving and Inventory:
- Manage and receive team-related products and spirit wear.
- Coordinate with purchasing to address missing items or issues with purchase orders.
- Oversee bin locating and inventory management to ensure space is used efficiently and overstocked products are addressed.
- Generate debit memos for defective or mis-shipped products and handle returns effectively.
- Feedback and Communication: Provide constructive feedback to the processing center leadership team regarding inventory functions and receiving processes to improve efficiency.
- Workplace Efficiency: Maintain an organized and efficient workspace by minimizing distractions, such as excessive talking and personal cell phone use.
- Develop strategies to create more efficient workspaces.
- Assist with various projects within and outside the Processing Center to support organizational goals.
- Lead with a focus on effective management while meeting company objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A proven leader with strong management skills and a track record of driving improvements.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience in inventory management and warehouse operations is highly preferred.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate with others to implement solutions.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
- Supervisory or management experience is highly desired.
- Inventory management and warehouse operations experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The Individual is frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
- This individual is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in village manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible local government management experience
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing municipal operating and capital budgets
- Strong knowledge of municipal law, zoning, and intergovernmental relations
- ICMA Credentialed Manager designation or active candidacy preferred
- Proven ability to lead department heads and coordinate across public safety, public works, and finance
Tips for Your Village Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to municipal priorities
Village managers are evaluated on budget oversight, intergovernmental coordination, and staff leadership. Quantify your experience with operating budgets, department headcounts, and capital projects you've managed, so reviewers can immediately see your administrative scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists village manager 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 governance structure
Some villages operate under a council-manager form of government while others use a mayor-manager model. Read each posting carefully to understand the reporting structure, because your cover letter should reflect how you work within that specific framework.
Highlight your ICMA-CM credential prominently
The International City and County Management Association Credentialed Manager designation signals professional commitment in a field where many candidates lack formal certification. Place it near your name or in a dedicated credentials section so it's visible before the first read-through.
Prepare for a multi-stage public interview process
Village manager searches typically include a public session before the governing board and community members. Practice presenting your administrative philosophy and responding to unscripted questions from elected officials, not just a private panel conversation.
Negotiate your employment agreement, not just salary
Village manager offers come with an employment contract covering severance, performance review timelines, and allowances for housing or vehicle use. Review each term before signing, since those provisions vary significantly between municipalities and affect your total compensation.
Village Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most village managers?
The companies hiring the most village managers right now include Vuori, Cherry Hill Programs, and Mercy Housing, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across small municipalities, planned residential communities, and tribal government entities.
How many village manager jobs are remote?
About 20% of village manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the inherently place-based nature of local government leadership. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include policy research, grant writing coordination, and administrative oversight roles that do not require daily on-site presence.
How do you become a village manager?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in public administration or a closely related field, then pursue a master's degree in public administration to remain competitive for executive roles. Build experience through progressively senior positions in local government, such as assistant manager, department director, or budget officer. Pursue the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation and develop relationships in professional local government associations to access leadership opportunities as they arise.
Can you get hired as a village manager with little experience?
Entry into village management typically starts at the assistant or deputy manager level, not in the top role, so a direct hire with no local government background is rare. Focus on roles such as assistant village manager, management analyst, or department director in a small municipality. Demonstrating budget responsibility, council relations, and staff supervision in those positions builds the record search committees look for before appointing a chief administrator.
What does the village manager interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a resume review by a search committee or retained recruiter, followed by structured phone or video screening. Finalists typically participate in a full-day on-site visit that includes separate meetings with department heads, community stakeholders, and the governing board. The process often concludes with a public session where candidates present their administrative vision and answer unscripted questions before the board votes on an appointment.
Where can I find and apply to village manager jobs?
You can find and apply to village manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing.
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