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The City of Waterville is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as the Special Assistant to the City Manager.

This pivotal role involves supporting the City Manager in daily operations, project management, communications, grant writing, policy research, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adeptly managing multiple priorities and projects with ease. Essential skills include the ability to work under pressure, and to effectively interact with various departments, members of the public, and elected officials. As a key member of the City Manager’s team, you will be instrumental in helping Waterville achieve its ambitious goals. Waterville is dedicated to enhancing its status as a vibrant center for business, entertainment, the arts and a premier destination for recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Our city is actively pursuing an ambitious plan for continuing downtown redevelopment, attracting new investments, and creating economic opportunities. After a string of big wins and success stories, Waterville remains poised to grow, prosper and continue to generate a buzz as a hot new destination. We have hundreds of new housing units coming online in the next few years and have been successful in pursing funding to support our downtown revitalization mission. Our downtown area boasts cultural gems such as the Schupf Arts Center, Maine Film Center, Waterville Opera House, Greene Block Studios, and the Hathaway Creative Center. These, along with our excellent restaurants and unique shops, make Waterville a bustling and attractive location with an excellent quality of life. Additionally, our city is home to Colby College and Thomas College, both of which significantly enrich our community through their notable contributions. This position is ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual passionate about driving meaningful progress in our community. Bring your energy, bring your passion and be part of a team that doesn’t just want to do business as usual but wants to believe in something bigger, achieve our many goals and continue to build a community for the future. A background in municipal, political, or government service is advantageous, but candidates with related experience or recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. Join us in building a thriving community for the future. For inquiries about the position, please contact Bryan Kaenrath, City Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 207-680-4204. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest, current resume, and three business references to the Office of Human Resources, City Of Waterville, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME 04901 or by email, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The City will be accepting applications until the position is filled. The City Of Waterville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.