Town Manager

Town Manager

Town of Benson, NC

The Town of Benson, which uses a council-manager form of government with a Mayor and six-member Board of Commissioners, is looking for an experienced, results-driven Town Manager to serve as chief executive. Benson is in southwestern Johnston County at the intersection of I-40 and I-95. The town provides electric, water, sewer, police, fire, parks and recreation, cultural arts, planning and zoning, and public works services.

Benson's leaders have set clear priorities for the next manager: strengthening the Town's finances and long-term sustainability, improving workplace culture and employee engagement, communicating openly and promptly with the board, and building trust with residents and stakeholders. The right candidate will have strong financial management skills, including budgeting, capital planning, and grant compliance. They should also have good judgment when working with elected officials and be able to make improvements while keeping things running smoothly.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field (Master's preferred). At least 7 years of increasingly responsible management experience, including service as a city/town manager or assistant manager. Experience in a similar-sized community or a municipal finance department is a plus. ICMA-CM desired.

Salary: $140,000-$170,000 DOQ | Population: 3,967 | Employees: 60 FT / 37 PT

Benefits: Health, dental, vision; NC Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System; 5% Town 401(k) contribution; life and disability insurance; negotiable car allowance and relocation assistance. Residency in Town is preferred; the manager must live within 60 minutes of Town Hall.

Send a letter of interest and resume to Lee Worsley, Central Pines Regional Council, at lworsley@centralpinesnc.gov with the subject "Town of Benson Town Manager." Open until filled; first review December 1, 2026. EOE.