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Forsyth Township is seeking a strategic, innovative person with a passion for local government to serve as its second township manager. The ideal candidate will want to live and work in an outdoor paradise in the heart of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Natural beauty and a small-town atmosphere allow a laid-back lifestyle, with access to a full array of year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. The community is engaged and proud of its rich heritage. Its 6,194 residents value the small-town atmosphere that offers significant amenities.
The township is a full-service, progressive community with 24 full-time employees, an overall budget exceeding $8 million, and a taxable value exceeding $246 million. The township is in sound financial shape and has a diversified economic base.
The new township manager will be responsible for daily operations, developing and maintaining relationships with elected officials, department heads, and all levels of township employees, and respecting and valuing township residents.
Forsyth Township will offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; a salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 (depending on qualifications and experience); and a defined compensation plan with an 8 percent employer contribution, a 6 percent employee contribution, and 6-year vesting.
Questions can be directed to MML Executive Recruiter Glenn Anderson at ganderson@mml.org.
Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed for and provided by Michigan law, must indicate such in a separate subject line above the body of the cover letter.
This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
The Township of Forsyth will consider applicants who value a small-town way of life and have knowledge of local government operations and management experience. Applicants should have:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Three (3) years’ experience in governmental management or five (5) years in business management or equivalent
Must have a Michigan driver’s license and be able to be bonded
The Michigan Municipal League is dedicated to making Michigan’s communities better by thoughtfully innovating programs, energetically connecting ideas and people, actively serving members with resources and services, and passionately inspiring positive change for Michigan’s greatest centers of potential: its communities.
