Town Manager

Town Manager

The Town of Silverthorne is seeking a Town Manager for this modern mountain town of 5,571 residents, located about 70 miles west of Denver in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Silverthorne is the most populous town in Summit Countya major tourist destinationand sits at the crossroads of I-70 and Highways 6 and 9, making it a natural gateway to Colorado's high country. The town has become an increasingly attractive location for residents, businesses, second homeowners, and remote workers.

The Town of Silverthorne serves a population of 5,571 across 4.1 square miles in Summit County, Colorado. The Town operates with a 2025 General Fund budget of $24 million, a total All-Funds budget of $83 million (including $29 million for the Recreation Center expansion), and a team of 120 full-time and 219 part-time and seasonal employees. Silverthorne is a home rule community consisting of a council-manager form of government. The Town has a mission to serve its residents with high-level services while also inviting abundant tourism to thrive.

The Town Manager is responsible for the efficient management and operation of the Town Government in accordance with the Town Code, ordinances, directives, regulations, plans, and policies adopted by the Town Council. The ideal next Town Manager will be a critical thinker and exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal and management skills, who will consistently engage all members of the Town Council.

This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your passion for public service and make a positive impact at the dynamic and future-focused town of Silverthorne in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The new Town Manager will come into a very stable organization that benefits from a deep sense of volunteerism and vibrant "can-do" community spirit among residents and a strong core of Town staff who are mission-oriented and driven. Silverthorne is in a high-profile part of the state and the town culture benefits from its tight-knit community and small-town feel. Economic development and redevelopment opportunities abound. Come work with great people and enjoy a work-life balance in a world-renowned outdoor destination that attracts over 2.5 million people a year.