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Main Street Skowhegan is currently seeking a Recompete Plan Coordinator. Please see below for details. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until we find the perfect candidate to join our team. Please send CV and cover letter to kristina@mainstreetskowhegan.org.
Recompete Plan Coordinator (RPC)
Main Street Skowhegan is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team in Skowhegan as a Recompete Plan Coordinator. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with competitive compensation and benefits. Position is funded for a minimum of two years (through the end of 2025) and may be extended if our Recompete Pilot Program Phase 2 Implementation Grant is successful.
The RPC will report to the CEO and work closely with the MSS team, a workforce firm, and partner coalition members to refine strategies and projects included in the Revitalization of Central Maine Recompete Plan, a regional economic and workforce development plan.
In addition to finalizing the plan and applying for Phase 2, the RPC will help to leverage funding, build capacity of MSS and partner organizations, and coordinate implementation of the plan, working with the coalition to ensure projects, responsibilities, and commitments are carried out as agreed upon.
The successful candidate will be skilled at building and maintaining collaborative partnerships and managing multiple projects at one time and will have experience in project, grant, financial, and/or contract management. A background in economic or workforce development or similar field is preferred.
Primary responsibilities of the RPC will include:
- Creation and refinement of Recompete Plan economic and workforce development strategies and projects, in partnership with the CEO and regional coalition members
- Conduct an environmental scan, research complementary workforce and economic development programs, and gather feedback to further assess and evaluate strategies and opportunities for plan alignment and inclusion
- Work with third party consultant to further develop plan strategies based on f professional expertise and regional needs assessment
- Development of grant narrative, performance indicators, and budgets for the Phase 2 application
- Communicating regularly with coalition members and stakeholders, organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and other activities related to the Recompete Plan
- Manage MSS Recompete Plan projects, including executing action items, coordinating partnerships and resources, maintaining timelines, meeting deadlines, and managing budgets
- Coordinate with regional coalition partners and oversee all Recompete Plan projects to ensure successful implementation and guarantee that all goals, KPIs, deliverables, commitments, and deadlines are met
- Seek match funding via grants, philanthropic donors, and other resources
- Manage contracts and MOUs, maintain communication with the EDA, draft grant reports and program deliverables, and ensure compliance
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of the Recompete Plan, and make adjustments as needed to ensure its successful implementation
- Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to promote the Recompete Plan and engage the community in regional revitalization efforts
- Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO and board of directors on the status of the Recompete Plan
- Maintain meticulous grant records and complete grant reports
- Other tasks as assigned by the CEO
Required qualifications, experience, skills, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, project management, community development, business administration, finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in project, grant, or financial management, community or economic development, or a related field
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong budget and financial management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Significant project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and at the same time
- Detail-oriented with excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to build and maintain productive business relationships
- Passionate about community development and committed to execution at the highest level
- Proficiency with various digital platforms, including Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Adobe, QuickBooks, project management and CRM software, and social media
- Physically capable of performing essential functions, including carrying and moving heavy event equipment and standing on your feet for long hours during events
Schedule: Minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, some evenings & weekends required
About Main Street Skowhegan
Main Street Skowhegan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the ongoing revitalization of Skowhegan, Maine. Our mission is to celebrate Skowhegan’s rich heritage while achieving our brightest future as a thriving economic, cultural, and recreational community where residents enjoy a high quality of life. At the core of our approach to community revitalization is a commitment to shared prosperity, equitable access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.
Founded in 2005 by a group of citizens, Main Street’s team comprises hardworking staff, energetic AmeriCorps members, a dedicated Board of Directors, and hundreds of volunteers—all working to execute the Skowhegan Strategic Plan for Community Transformation. Main Street Skowhegan is spearheading several major initiatives, and through these initiatives, we have raised millions in public/private funding and developed strong regional partnerships. As a result, Main Street Skowhegan is uniquely positioned to lead a collaborative regional effort that will bring together public, private, professional, philanthropic, and nonprofit representatives to solve one of our region’s greatest challenges.
About the EDA’s Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program
The Economic Development Administration’s Recompete Program will invest in economically distressed communities to create and connect people to good jobs. This program will create renewed economic opportunity in communities that have for too long been forgotten. To do so, the program targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment significantly trails the national average, with the goal to close this gap through large, flexible investments.
