Village Manager Recruitment Brochure 2023

With a long-standing reputation as a great place to raise a family, the Village of Long Grove is noted for its nationally top-rated public schools and low crime rate. The Village’s commitment to strong environmental values, open space preservation principles, and low-density development means Long Grove residents and businesses enjoy a small town, pastoral atmosphere located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Long Grove is one of 45 villages in Lake County, Illinois. Lake County, the third most populous county in Illinois with a population of over 700,000, is located north of Chicago. Long Grove residents enjoy a median household income of $207,275 with 70 percent of the population age 25+ having a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to 2020 Census data. 8,366 people reside in Long Grove’s 12+ square miles and enjoy the annual Chocolate, Strawberry and Apple Festivals organized in partnership with the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association. A local brewery complements the charming and historic downtown, which features a mix of local shops, restaurants, services, and entertainment. Long Grove has intentionally planned the community to retain large open green spaces, balancing new commercial development and preservation opportunities to serve the needs of current and future residents. It places a high value on sustainability and, as one of the first communities in Illinois to enact environmental regulations, is an environmental pioneer. Residents and visitors enjoy two Lake County Forest Preserves within the Village- Buffalo Creek and Heron Creek - and easy access to other preserves located throughout Lake County. Another popular preserve, the Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, is part of the Long Grove Park District properties.

The Village Manager is appointed by and reports to the Village Board. Serving as the Village’s chief administrative officer, the position supervises and coordinates the work of all Village departments and intergovernmental service agreements and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Village Manager is responsible to the Board and residents for ensuring proper administration of all Village affairs, preparation and implementation of an annual budget, and updating and implementing the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. Four employees currently report to the Village Manager – the Assistant Village Manager, the Assistant to the Village Manager, the Building Permit Coordinator, and an Administrative Assistant. The Village Manager strategically assesses ongoing staff needs (skills, proper staffing, and structure) and recommends changes to the Village Board. The Village Manager establishes an effective working relationship with the Board of Trustees and works closely with individual trustees on assigned areas of responsibility which include budget and financial management, public roads and pathways, downtown partnership, public safety, and marketing/ communications.

View the recruitment brochure for the complete position profile and directions for application.