Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
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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 [email protected].
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.
There are also ways to volunteer within the community. The Environmental Advisory Council (“EAC”) and Litter Lifters of West Vincent (“LLWVT”) have expressed an interest in utilizing volunteers. You can contact them directly to ask about volunteer opportunities at [email protected] or [email protected].