Program Manager - Town of Amherst - AMHERST

Town of Amherst

Program Manager

Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS)

The Town of Amherst seeks a Program Manager to lead the development, coordination, and execution of new and existing CRESS department programs and initiatives, including comprehensive staff training and professional development programs.  The Program Manager also manages department grant opportunities, and works closely with the CRESS and community stakeholders to ensure that all new programs and initiative align with CRESS’s mission as an unarmed, anti-racist and trauma-informed public safety department. This is a grant funded position that is anticipated to end on June 30, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Social Work, or Public Health; PLUS, a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in project management, program implementation, or related work.

Hiring Range - $69,914 - $93,958 depending experience and/or qualifications. To view the full job description and review the full minimum qualifications, visit https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089

The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.