Posted: November 13, 2026 | End Date: December 07, 2026
County: York County
Job Type: Town Manager / Administrator
Kennebunkport is a picturesque coastal community in York County, Maine, with approximately 3,600 year-round residents and a summer population of approximately 12,000. Its maritime heritage remains a defining part of the community, while tourism supports much of the local economy. Locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants contribute to the town’s distinctive character and appeal.
The Town Manager leads a full-service municipal organization supported by an Assistant Town Manager. Municipal functions include the Town Clerk’s Office, Finance, Planning and Codes, Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Health, and Public Works, including wastewater operations.
The Town’s annual general fund budget is approximately $14.7 million, with five enterprise funds totaling an additional $3.7 million. The municipal workforce includes 54 full-time employees, 10 part-time employees, 57 on-call firefighters, and 65 summer seasonal staff.
The position offers the opportunity to lead a coastal community where year-round municipal services, seasonal demand, and the needs of residents and businesses shape the work of local government.
Kennebunkport has a Town Meeting/Selectboard/Town Manager form of government. The 5-member Selectboard is elected on staggered terms.
The Selectboard is seeking a Manager with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated municipal management experience as a Manager or similar related public / private business expertise. Knowledge and proven experience in areas of finance and budgeting, labor relations/collective bargaining, human resources, policy management are required. Knowledge and experience with Information systems and technology is also desired.
The candidate must possess leadership, organizational and listening skills and have excellent written and oral communications and ability to mentor, inspire and empower staff. The candidate should have the ability to analyze complex issues and creatively develop comprehensive and realistic plans to resolve them. The candidate must have integrity, honesty, openness and a sense of humor and the ability to foster positive working relationships with the Selectboard, staff and citizens. Residency within 30 miles of Kennebunkport is desired.
All applicants should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. Salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 and will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
For further information concerning Kennebunkport go to www.kennenbunkportme.gov
The Town of Kennebunkport is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness.
Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and five (5) references electronically by December 7, 2026 to
Kennebunkport Town Manager Search
Gerrish Municipal Consulting Services
Attn: Don Gerrish
51 Willow Grove
Brunswick, Maine 04011
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 207-751-6828