The Position

The Deputy Village Manager, under the direction of the Village Manager, assists with developing, administering, managing, and directing all the operational activities and programs of the Village. Serves as Public Information Officer, acts as representative to the public, boards and committees and elected officials. Provides high level support to both the Village Manager & Village President, making recommendations regarding policies and procedures. Manages press releases, social media, and communications plan. Serves as liaison to the Park District, Liquor Commission, Special Events Committee and coordinates all Village events. Manages the HR Director and IT Director and ensures performance goals of their departments are being met. Oversees labor and employee relations initiatives and participates in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Must provide administrative and operational leadership which encourages creativity, teamwork, professional growth, and development. Helps lead the Village to continuously improve in the efficient and effective uses of Village resources.

Key Responsibilities

Key position responsibilities include the following:

• Serves as Acting Village Manager in their absence.
• Serves as Village's Public Information Officer (PIO).
• Responds to complex citizen inquiries and coordinates department actions/responses.
• As a member of the Budget Team, assists in the preparation, coordination, review and presentation of the Village's annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Program; communicates the budget to the public through various platforms.
• Coordinates outreach to the community through the Village's print publications, articles, brochures, newsletters, the Village website, public access channel, social media, and other platforms.
• Serves as project manager for a variety of special and capital projects.
• Assigns projects to departments and support staff, monitors progress against objectives and makes recommendations to ensure timely completion.
• Assists with strategic planning and monitors initiatives as set forth in Village’s Strategic Plan.
• Serves as liaison to other governmental agencies and associations and represents the Village at civic functions.
• Conducts specific and comprehensive studies; researches, analyzes, and prepares recommendations or reports to the Village Manager.
• Attends Village Board and Committee meetings, conferences as needed. Coordinates Village Board meeting agenda and prepares individual items; reviews and approves related correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Provides advice and assistance to department directors and heads of committees on a variety of matters including interpretation of Village policies, resolutions, or ordinances.
• Regularly responds to inquiries and complaints from employees and the public, ensuring proper follow-up.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are examples of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Relations/Affairs, Business Administration, or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal government administration and public relations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions duties of the job as listed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, complex and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences and in a variety of mediums.
• Ability to maintain content of social media posts and website.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints daily.
• Ability to effectively present information to elected officials, department heads, boards of directors, professional associations, employees, partners, and the general public.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $138,360 to $200,622
• Anticipated hiring salary range: $140,000 to $160,000 +/- DOQ/E

A comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 3% contribution to 457 plan
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

The Community

Hanover Park, Illinois (pop. 37,470) is a suburban community located 30 miles northwest of Chicago and is located in both Cook and DuPage counties. Hanover Park has an AA Bond rating and is home to over 600 businesses from small home-grown operations to large Fortune 500 companies.

Hanover Park is an excellent place to start your life, raise a family and age in place. It is a community rich with culture, and has a reputation as a friendly, quiet place with effective and engaged government, housing that is affordable and excellent schools. With 80 different nationalities and 30 languages spoken in Hanover Park is, as the tagline says, "America’s Global Village”.

A seven-member legislative body comprised of the Village President and six Trustees each elected to a staggered four-year term governs the Village of Hanover Park. The Village Board is responsible for enacting ordinances, adopting the budget, establishing policies, and appointing the Village Manager. The Village Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for day-to-day Village operations and appoints Village Department Heads and the Deputy Village Manager.

How to apply:

Applications will be accepted through September 9, 2026.

Please apply online with cover letter and resume.

The Village of Hanover Park is working with LocalGov Staffing Solutions, LLC to fill this important role. For questions regarding the position or process, please contact: Laurie Pederson at LP@localgovstaffing.com.

The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.