MCOG Hiring for Executive Director Position

Ready to shape the future of Midcoast Maine? This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic regional organization, driving economic resilience, building community capacity and leaving a lasting mark across the municipalities you serve

Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) is a non-profit, municipally driven regional planning and economic development organization dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of member municipalities and counties. Member communities share a common purpose: to strengthen local government by combining resources to accomplish together what no individual municipality can do alone.

As Executive Director, you will lead all operations of MCOG. overseeing a multidisciplinary team, manage finances and grants, and champion the region’s economic and community development. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Damariscotta, with hybrid flexibility, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

Sound like your perfect job?

Preferred candidates will have:

·         A proven ability to unite people with diverse perspectives around common goals

·         Demonstrated success managing people and organizations

·         Strong financial management skills

·         A successful track record securing and managing federal and state grants

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Demonstrated success building programs, expanding organizational capacity, and managing complex projects end-to-end

·         Familiarity with municipal government and the needs of local public agencies

Starting salary range: $105,000 – 125,000, depending on experience. MCOG offers competitive benefits, including 100% coverage of health insurance, as well as flexibility to meet your specific needs.

Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Marc Meyers, re: MCOG Executive Director, 55 Front St, Bath ME, 04530 or mmeyers@cityofbathmaine.gov. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. MCOG is an equal opportunity employer.

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