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Town of Putnam
Town Administrator
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen/Board of Finance/Town Meeting
Town of Putnam, CT (9,500 pop.), is seeking a dynamic and proactive management professional to serve as its next Town Administrator. This semi-rural community is in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Putnam is led by a Mayor and six-member Board of Selectmen, has Town Meeting form of government, and a total general fund budget of approximately $24.9 mil (including an education budget of $18 mil).
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to municipal management or in an equivalent field, such as accounting, business management, or law. Candidates should have experience as a municipal manager or assistant municipal manager, or education and experience that is equivalent showing a progressive leadership history in public and/or private organizations. Candidates should possess demonstrated skills, abilities, and knowledge in municipal finance, personnel administration, strategic planning, grant writing, municipal procurement, economic development and community planning, and intergovernmental relations. Candidates should have a proven record of leadership and be team oriented and able to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with appointed/elected officials, citizens, and town employees. The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package including health and retirement plans.
For more information see the Town website: www.putnamct.us. If you meet these qualifications and wish to be considered for the position of Town Administrator in the Town of Putnam, please email your cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Open until filled – first deadline for screening candidates is April 3, 2020.
Putnam is an EOE/AA/Equal Opportunity Employer.