Town Administrator

Town Administrator

Located in beautiful Ashland County in northwestern Wisconsin, La Pointe Township encompasses Madeline Island along the south shore of Lake Superior (part of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore) about a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland. It has a small year-round population that swells with the arrival of summer residents.  La Pointe is a full-service municipality and self-sufficient due to its island location. La Pointe is a unique community and has a rich history and bright future. Five Board Members, including Town Chair, are elected on a non-partisan basis.  S3.5M total annual operating budget, approximately 75 employees (including elected officials, seasonal, part-time and volunteer firefighters/EMS members).   Services provided include public works (including an airport and materials recovery facility), EMS, fire, library, parks and recreation (including a campground) and police. In the spirit of representative town government, future challenges for the next town administrator will include working collaboratively with the newly Town-acquired ferry line (operated by the Harbor Commission) that links Madeline Island to Bayfield on the mainland; Big Bay Town park improvements; staff leadership and development and housing development.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in public or business administration or related field; prefer Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years supervisory and/or municipal management experience. Significant managerial experience may substitute for desired education. Residency is encouraged but not required. Hiring salary up to $110,000 DOQ plus excellent fringe benefit package and relocation assistance. Desire a strong background in budget development/management; human resources management; capital project management; grant writing/administration and organizational change and development.  The successful candidate will have a very collaborative style in carrying out Town Board policies; be a team builder and a leader in addressing community issues; have open and positive communication skills; possess a high degree of emotional intelligence and be a person with a high level of both personal and professional integrity.  For more information on La Pointe, visit the community website at www.townoflapointewi.gov or Chamber of Commerce website http://www.madelineisland.com.

Send cover letter, resume, salary history and five work-related references (one PDF) to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: Kevin Brunner, President, 1155 W. South Street Whitewater WI 53190; e-mail kevin.brunner1013@gmail.com; phone 262-903-9509, by November 1, 2024.  Confidentiality must be requested by applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.