Inspiring Possibilities. Extraordinary Setting.

Some leadership roles are about managing what already exists. This one is about facing a defining moment—and transforming it into a legacy that will endure for generations.

This is not a role for someone simply looking to manage the day-to-day—or for an untested administrator ready to learn on the job. It is for an exceptional leader energized by consequential work and undaunted by difficult challenges.

Have you navigated adversity, made difficult decisions, strengthened organizations, and united people behind a clear vision—earning their trust while delivering results? Have you earned some leadership scar tissue—and are you deservedly proud of it?

The City of St. Helens is seeking a tested, courageous, and visionary City Administrator with the resilience and know-how to lead through significant financial and organizational challenges while capitalizing on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the City’s Columbia River waterfront.

St. Helens is a proud, hardworking, independent-minded community with deep roots and tremendous potential. The next leader must respect its history and earn—not demand—its trust.

The challenges are real. So is the opportunity. St. Helens needs the leader who can set a bold course, rally the community around what is possible—and get it done.

If you have the confidence, humility, and grit to turn possibilities into progress, and make a visible lasting difference, please send a cover letter and résumé to recruiter@sthelensoregon.gov.

Closing date: September 3, 2026

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