Assistant Borough Manager

Now Hiring: Assistant Borough Manager
Tunkhannock Borough, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Tunkhannock Borough is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and service-driven professional to join our municipal leadership team as Assistant Borough Manager.
As a close-knit borough serving our residents with pride, we are looking for someone who values public service, collaboration, and organizational excellence. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Borough government while supporting long-term planning and daily administrative functions.
Position Overview
The Assistant Borough Manager  works closely with the Borough Manager to support planning, research, and intergovernmental relations, while managing a broad range of administrative and day-to-day operations. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic municipal environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Borough Manager with planning initiatives, research, and coordination with local, county, and state agencies
• Manage and direct general administrative functions of Borough government
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, correspondence, and recordkeeping
• Support financial and administrative processes; experience with QuickBooks is a plus
• Prepare documents, reports, and materials for Borough business
• Serve as a professional point of contact for residents, elected officials, and partner agencies
• Assume all duties of the Borough Manager during their stated absence

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of office or administrative experience, ideally in a professional or public-sector setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with standard office software; municipal accounting experience is advantageous
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment