Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest.  We currently have employment openings for a full-time Township Manager and a part-time Township Treasurer.  Resumes can be forwarded to office@westvincenttwp.org. 

DESCRIPTIONS:

Full-Time Township Manager:

West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for the position of Township Manager.  The position is a full-time senior level non-union management position reporting directly to the three-member Board of Supervisors.  The Township Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Township’s day-to-day and long-term operations.

West Vincent Township is just under 18 square miles in area and has a population of  approximately 6,700.  It has a general fund budget of over $5.1 million ($12 million all funds).  West Vincent has been a leader in open space preservation. The Township has a Police force, Public Works department, plus an office staff all totalling 18 full-time employees.

A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in public administration and at least five years’ experience in municipal management is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience with including a competitive and comprehensive benefit package.

Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter expressing interest and highlighting qualifications and experience along with a resume  to Jim Wendelgass, Township Manager.

Part-Time Township Treasurer:   West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for the position of Township Treasurer.  The position is a part-time, senior level, non-union management position reporting directly to the Township Manager.  The Township Treasurer is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Township’s day-to-day and long-term financial operations including, but not limited to, preparation of the township annual budget, debt issuance and related continuing disclosures, establishing and/or maintaining systems and internal controls, financial reporting, forecasting, ensuring regulatory compliance, account reconciliation and payroll.

West Vincent Township is just under 18 square miles in area and has a population of approximately 6,700.  It has a general fund budget of over $5.1 million ($12 million all funds).  West Vincent has been a leader in open space preservation. The Township has a Police force, Public Works department, plus an office staff all totaling 18 full-time employees.

A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting/finance is required along with extensive experience and proficiency with QuickBooks.  A master’s degree, CPA, and/or additional certifications, with at least five years’ experience in municipal financial management is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter expressing interest and highlighting qualifications and experience along with a resume by Thursday, October 31, 2024, to Jim Wendelgass,  Township Manager.