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Employment Opportunities


Director of Finance & Administration

Maine Development Foundation (MDF) is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration.

Created by statute in 1978, MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine with about 15 employees and more than 250 individual, corporate, non-profit and government agency members from across the state. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities though trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives. Our signature programs and partnerships include Measures of Growth for the Maine Economic Growth Council, Leadership Maine, Institute for Civic Leadership, Policy Leaders Academy for the Maine Legislature, the Forest Opportunity Roadmap (FOR/Maine), Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine (SEAMaine), Maine Spark, and the Maine Downtown Center. MDF has a total budget of $3-4MM with core operating budget of $2.0-2.5MM. lMore information is available at www.mdf.org

The Director of Finance and Administration will play a critical role as a member of the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations of MDF as we continue to enhance our programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance, human resources and operations leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization, to match our recent growth. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative team leader and will manage the following areas: finance, human resources, budgeting, insurance, technology, and office administration. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week expected onsite in Hallowell, Maine. The starting salary range is $95,000 – $115,000 with a competitive benefits package.

Typical job responsibilities include: serving as support and advisor to the CEO and leadership team on the organization’s financial, human resources, and administrative processes with a goal to continuously develop and improve systems; preparing, analyzing and presenting financial reports; managing all financial, project/program and grant accounting; administering all human resource functions; and overseeing/managing (at times with outside partners) the organization’s insurance, technology and office administration functions.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (or the equivalent in closely-related experience) and at least five years of professional experience, including performing and managing finance, human resource and administrative functions; grant accounting experience strongly preferred.

Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume via email to our HR Consultant, Laurie Bouchard, or 207-458-2111.

Maine Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Program & Events Coordinator

The MDF Program Coordinator will serve as a key member of the Economic & Community Development program team and will require interaction and communication with all of MDF’s internal and external stakeholders. This position is responsible for the coordination and support of the planning, execution, and task completion associated with the multiple programs and events that MDF conducts throughout the year.

Coordination Support and Responsibilities

  1. Provides primary program support and coordination for the MDF Economic & Community Development (ECD) team which includes core programs such as Maine Downtown Center and FOR/ Maine, SEAMaine along with as-needed support for MDF programs and initiatives including Policy Leaders Academy (PLA), Maine Adult Promise (MAP) and others as needed.
  2. Assists with program file and database maintenance for programs as needed.
  3. Leads the coordination of details and logistics for program events, conferences, public meetings and education/training programs.
  4. Organize and track multiple workplans and tasks with a variety of timelines and stakeholders.
  5. Provide support for program committees including scheduling, agendas and minutes.
  6. Provide support to maintain a public presence via the web, press and social media, in collaboration with team members as needed.
  7. Assist with design and coordination of the production of reports and marketing materials as directed.
  8. Assist with writing, managing, implementing and reporting on grants as directed.
  9. Actively participate in program meetings, general staff meetings, annual planning, and administrative tasks.
  10. Participate in learning opportunities to continuously increase knowledge related to programs and broader work of MDF.
  11. Strong abilities in the areas of:
    • Communication – interpersonal, oral and written communication and social media
    • Exceedingly well organized and flexible
    • Must have high skills and experience with excel spreadsheets
    • Information technology savvy.

Position: Full time, exempt – however part time could be considered.
Reports to: Senior Team Leader – Economic & Community Development.
Job Location: Office in Hallowell with hybrid remote model.
Travel: Must be available for regular travel in state using personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) and some out of state travel.
Benefits: MDF has an excellent record of providing competitive pay and benefits that include healthcare-, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), holidays, sick days, and vacation.
Salary Range: $45,000 – $48,000
Application deadline: Until filled – applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the first review date on January 6, 2023.
Process: Interested parties should submit one PDF combining a cover letter and resume to Laurie Bowie and Rosie Vanadestine. The subject line should read: Job Search – Program Coordinator. Inquiries can be made in confidence to the same e-address.

Maine Development Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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