The Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado is hiring a Community Development Director. The Community Development Director is responsible for organizing, directing, and coordinating activities and operations of the functions of the Community Development Department, including building, zoning, planning and capital projects. Direction is given to staff of technical and professional employees. Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, technical, and professional work related to the development and implementation of land use and related short- and long-range plans and policies. A qualified candidate for this role is a strong teammate who is organized and well-versed in development planning and partnerships. The Town staff is small and nimble, wearing multiple hats and working closely together on special projects. The ability to work effectively with a team and across departments is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework, a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, public administration, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
• Seven years’ experience in rural or municipal planning.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that the Town deems appropriate to perform the duties of the position.
• Member of the American Planning Association and AICP certification (or identified date for securing certification).
• Must have a clean driving record and valid Driver’s license.

Starting salary range is $127,900 to $142,517, based on qualifications and experience.  Housing or housing stipend may be part of the compensation package. The Town also offers an amazing benefits package, including paid health, vision and dental insurance for you and your family, 12 paid holidays a year, sick time, vacation time, 401(a) retirement account, and more.

Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool of candidates is established, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 6, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.