City Manager

Salary: $250,000.00 - $275,000.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 411 W. 8th Street, Medford, OR
Job Type: Full-Time (with benefits)
Job Number: 2026-00101-01
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Executive


Summary
Discover Medford : Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City
For first consideration, apply by July 13, 2026.

The City of Medford invites experienced local government leaders to consider an exceptional opportunity to serve as Medford's next City Manager. As the regional center of Southern Oregon, Medford plays a vital role in the economic, civic, and cultural life of the Rogue Valley. The City offers both the complexity of a growing community and the strong sense of connection that makes public service especially meaningful.

The next City Manager will join Medford at an important time. This role offers the opportunity to build on organizational strengths, support City Council priorities, foster trusted relationships, and guide the community's continued progress. The City is seeking a strategic, steady, and collaborative leader who values transparency, partnership, and high-quality public service. This is your opportunity to help shape Medford's next chapter.
Click HERE to view the recruitment brochure.

Supplemental Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
Click HERE to apply online.

For additional information about the City of Medford or the City Manager position, please contact:

Heather Gantz, Executive Search Consultant
Raftelis

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io.
The City of Medford offers an excellent total comprehensive benefit package to all full-time employees.

This position is part of the Executive employee group. Please visit our webpage for more details.