TOWN OF JAFFREY
PLANNING DIRECTOR - search extended to May 16, 2025
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

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