Annual Salary: Between $80,000 – $120,000 DOQ
Become the Next City Manager for Apalachicola, Florida
We're seeking a dynamic and experienced local government professional to serve as our next City Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who is ready to guide our city through growth, resilience, and revitalization, while preserving the values and culture that make Apalachicola extraordinary.
Key Priorities
- Strategic infrastructure planning and funding
- Enhancing intergovernmental and community partnerships
- Transparent fiscal management
- Organizational development and staff leadership
- Preserving Apalachicola's unique identity while supporting smart growth
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a City Manager who is:
- A proven leader with integrity, vision, and the ability to unify
- An excellent communicator and relationship-builder
- Committed to community engagement and public service
- Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and interagency collaboration
- Confident navigating both complexity and nuance in a small-town setting
- Experience in a coastal, rural, or historic community is highly desirable.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of five years of senior-level public management experience, ideally as a City/County Manager or Assistant City Manager
- Experience with budgeting, capital projects, personnel management, and intergovernmental relations
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Lee Mathes
...@cityofapalachicola.com
(850) ###-####
The City will begin reviewing candidate materials upon receipt and may invite candidates to interviews throughout the recruitment period.
Early application is strongly encouraged.
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