Assistant Village Manager/Community & Economic Development Director - Village of Lincolnshire, IL

Lincolnshire, IL (pop. 7,275). The Village of Lincolnshire, a home-rule community located in Lake County, Illinois, approximately 34 miles north of downtown Chicago, seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative professional to serve as its next Assistant Village Manager/Community and Economic Development Director. This is a unique opportunity to take on a dynamic leadership role in one of the area’s premier suburban communities—home to top-rated schools, extensive open space, vibrant business and corporate centers, and picturesque residential neighborhoods.

A full-service municipality consisting of 62.25 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, Lincolnshire’s FY25 budget totals approximately $30 million. The Assistant Village Manager/Community and Economic Development Director reports directly to the Village Manager. This is a multi-faceted position requiring a versatile leader who can thoughtfully engage employees at all levels of the organization. This role manages day-to-day operations across Administration, Community Development, Information Technology, and Human Resources functions. The Village seeks an energetic and highly collaborative leader with a proven track record in customer service excellence, process improvement, strategic thinking, and economic development.

The successful candidate is expected to have a high level of projects administration experience. This position directly supervises all Community & Economic Development Department members, including a Planning & Development Manager, Building Inspector, Administrative Assistant, and a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Most inspection and plan review functions are outsourced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage contracts and vendor relationships across assigned departments.
• Build on the Village’s vision and implement strategic initiatives outlined in the August 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
• Facilitate policies and incentives to encourage affordable housing development in alignment with the 2022 Affordable Housing Plan, recently revised in June 2025.
• Develop and execute targeted marketing strategies to position Lincolnshire as a business-friendly destination and promote redevelopment within the Corporate Center.
• Engage regularly with businesses, developers, and public agencies to attract investment and enhance economic vitality.
• Oversee the Community Development Department budget ($1.3M), and the Insurance & Common Expense budget ($1M).
• Ensure adherence to all Village policies, protocols, and procedures in department operations. Provide professional recommendations to elected officials, Zoning and Architectural Review Boards (as needed).
• Direct the Village’s strategic use of technology including IT infrastructure, mobile devices, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence applications.
• Provide human resources support and guidance including job description updates, performance evaluations, policy development, and assistance with union negotiations.
• Acts for the Village Manager in all phases of the day-to-day operations of the Village during the Village Manager’s absence, including supervising and directing department directors and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, business, or related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience, with a strong foundation in analytical thinking, public engagement, and cross-functional team leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with BS&A software and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus.

The full salary range is $133,000-$190,000 +/- DOQ. Residency is not required. The Village of Lincolnshire offers a competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick, holiday time; contributions to medical and vision insurance; complimentary dental insurance; voluntary life insurance; flexible spending plan; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; eligibility for merit-based salary increases; and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension eligibility.

Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by the application deadline of August 1, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Ashley Eccles at 847-380-3240 x134.

The Village of Lincolnshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.