The Charter Township of Chocolay seeks an experienced individual as its next Township Manager.
Responsibilities:
The Chocolay Board of Trustees seeks an experienced manager and leader to work with as a team member, supporter, and trusted advisor. Chocolay Township is located in Marquette County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The next Township Manager will work closely with the Board to implement its priorities and policies. The individual will have a solid working knowledge of Michigan Township Government practices. The Board understands that it should set policy while the Manager should run the day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience working successfully with a Board to establish a vision, identify goals, and collaboratively chart a course for the future.
Chocolay Township operates on a $2.94 million budget with an estimated revenue of $3.73 based on tax and grant improvements and has 38 total employees, with 14 full-time employees
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance or related fields. Desired qualifications include at least three years of direct government or five years of equivalent Board experience in a similarly sized organization. Extensive knowledge of Michigan laws related to township government and finances. For more detailed information, please visit https://chocolay.gov/ or contact consultant Chet Janik at 231-633-7680, cjanikmli@genesseisd.org