Town Manager

Location: Town of Boone, NC
Position: Town Manager

SUMMARY:

The Town of Boone, North Carolina, invites applications from highly skilled and experienced candidates to serve as its next Town Manager. Boone is located in the Appalachian Mountains near North Carolina’s northwestern border just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The town is home to Appalachian State University, a constituent of the University of North Carolina attended by approximately 21,000 students. The Town has a permanent population of approximately 20,600 residents (inclusive of some resident students) and is a major tourism destination. An outstanding natural setting and climate, outdoor recreation opportunities including several nearby ski mountains, growing arts community, and historic downtown provide year-round opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of cultural, sports, and outdoor activities. The town is recognized by travel journalists as an “ultimate outdoor adventure destination.”

The Town of Boone operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and five council members are elected by popular vote of the citizens. The Council approves the annual budget, establishes Town policies, and enacts ordinances and resolutions. The Town Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council. The Town Manager is responsible for all town operations, acting as administrative head and executing the laws and policies enacted by the Council. The Town Manager has full responsibility for selection and management of Town staff, preparation and administration of the Town’s budget, and oversight of daily operations, which include water supply and sewer public enterprise systems. The Town has 186 full-time employees and 25 part-time employees working in departments of Administration, Cultural Resources, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Police, Planning & Inspections, and Public Works. The Town’s total annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 is approximately $43 million, including water and sewer funds. The Town Manager works with the Town Attorney, who is appointed by the Council.