Located along Florida’s southeastern coastline in Palm Beach County, the City of Lake Worth Beach is a vibrant coastal community known for its historic character, creative energy, and diverse population. With approximately 40,000 residents, the City offers a distinctive combination of historic neighborhoods, arts and cultural activity, and waterfront living that has made it one of South Florida’s most recognizable communities.
The City of Lake Worth Beach operates under a commission–manager form of government, a structure designed to combine elected policy leadership with professional administration. The governing body comprises a Mayor and four City Commissioners elected to represent the community and establish policy direction for the organization. The City Manager is appointed by and reports directly to the City Commission and serves as the City’s chief administrative officer. In this role, the City Manager is responsible for implementing the policies adopted by the Commission and directing the day-to-day operations of the City organization.
The City of Lake Worth Beach is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and collaborative municipal executive to serve as its next City Manager. The Commission values professional management, clear communication, and transparency in decision-making. The City Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to the Commission, providing policy analysis, operational recommendations, and strategic guidance on issues affecting the community.
The Ideal Candidate
The City Commission is seeking a confident, achievement-oriented leader who will serve as both a manager and a trusted partner.
The ideal candidate will:
- Provide honest, direct guidance—even when it is difficult
- Ensure transparency and equal access to information for all elected officials
- Build consensus and focus on long-term success, not short-term wins
- Lead with professionalism, confidence, and integrity
This individual will be:
- Approachable, open-minded, and collaborative
- Organized, intelligent, and forward-thinking
- Energetic, positive, and persistent
- Focused on solutions and outcomes
The next City Manager will foster a culture of customer service, accountability, and transparency, leading by example and encouraging staff to find ways to say “yes” whenever possible—while ensuring fairness and clear communication in all decisions.
Salary
Application Process
For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at:
https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/city-manager-lake-worth-beach-fl/
The first review of resumes will take place on May 4, 2026.
Please refrain from communicating with the staff or elected officials of the City of Lake Worth Beach. Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting through the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns:
Requirements
Benefits
Skills Required
- Provide honest, direct guidance to elected officials
- Ensure transparency and equal access to information for elected officials
- Build consensus and focus on long-term strategic success
- Lead with professionalism, confidence, and integrity
- Be approachable, open-minded, collaborative, and organized
- Demonstrate forward-thinking, energetic, positive, and persistent leadership
- Foster a culture of customer service, accountability, and transparent communication
What We Do
Sumter Local Government Consulting (Sumter LGC) is a nimble and adaptable local government consulting firm dedicated to providing local governments with the resources they need to best serve their communities. They offer customized services including executive search, interim staffing, fractional finance services, and consulting, assisting municipal clients, private sector companies, and nonprofits in solving problems with their local governments.
