TOWN PLANNING DIRECTOR

The Town of Jaffrey, NH (population 5,503) is seeking candidates for the Planning Director position.
Jaffrey is in the southwest corner of New Hampshire, 18 miles southeast of Keene, and home to Mount
Monadnock. Be part of a team working on multiple exciting development opportunities for the
community, fully supported by and working cooperatively with all levels and departments of town
government.
The Director is a full-time position under the general director of the Town Manager, responsible for
directing long-term planning related to the natural and cultural resources of the Town. The Director
oversees 1 FT employee and provides management, leadership, and coordination to the planning,
zoning and development activities of the Town. Must possess a service-oriented attitude and a
thorough knowledge of municipal government, land use operations and functions of a municipal land
use department.
The ideal candidate possesses a level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Community Development, Environmental Studies,
or a closely related field; or any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the
required duties, skills and abilities. Grant writing skills and five or more years of progressively
responsible experience in a municipal government setting are ideal.
Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jfrederick@townofjaffrey.com
by 4:00 pm, May 16, 2025. Job description may be obtained at www.townofjaffrey.com. Interviews will
commence the week of May 19.
The Town of Jaffrey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Non-union labor grade 17.
Annual pay range $68,812 – $89,858 DOQ/Negotiable