Posted: 22-Oct-25
Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: 90,000-115,000
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Summary
Upper Allen Township supports over 24,000 residents with services that affect their everyday lives. We’re seeking a detail-oriented, creative professional to serve as Assistant Township Manager. This position maintains our Grant program, social media presence, and assists with oversight of the day-to-day operations of the administration. This innovative, engaged manager will help us build and maintain a sustainable community where every resident can thrive.
The ideal candidate will be an innovative self-starter, have exceptional verbal and writing skills, demonstrated success in team building and management, experience in full-cycle grant administration, and the coordination of media for a professional entity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Township Manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating Township policies, procedures, and operations.
- Manage all aspects of grant development and administration, including research, application preparation, reporting, and compliance.
- Oversee Township communications and public engagement through digital platforms, printed materials, and the quarterly newsletter.
- Supervise assigned staff and ensure projects, directives, and service requests are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Conduct policy and operational research, providing analysis and recommendations to improve Township programs and services.
- Assist in the development and management of the annual budget, including capital planning, personnel needs, and financial approvals.
- Serve as liaison to consultants, partner agencies, and community organizations to support Township operations and initiatives.
- Represent the Township Manager when absent, overseeing key departments and attending Board and public meetings as required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Background in local government operations and governance.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven experience developing a grant program with progressive growth.
- Commitment to customer service, resident engagement, and community-building.
- Comfortable serving as a visible leader and public representative of the Township.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field; Masters preferred;
- At least four (4) years of progressively responsible program and personnel management experience, preferably in the public sector;
- Two (2) or more years experience in grant writing and administration;
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered