Our employee’s skill sets and backgrounds create a diverse team that shares a common goal of fostering collaboration and promoting economic development. EMDC is committed to providing excellent service for over 50 years, we offer rewarding employment opportunities across Eastern Maine.
Position Summary
We are looking for an insightful, detail-oriented analyst to work with our exciting Maine APEX team as they collect and review data and use findings to identify trends and help develop strategies. The analyst will use creativity and technical skills to mine, review, validate, protect, and store data, locate data sources, identify trends, patterns, and anomalies. They will also create reports and presentations and summarize complex information.
To be successful in this position, you should be capable of taking complex data and extracting valuable insights from it, in order to find trends and solve problems. You should be analytical, collaborative, communicative, and detail-oriented. We welcome candidates with relevant work experience, but this is an equally good position for a recent graduate with the right skill set.
Analyst Requirements
The analyst must demonstrate professionalism, have high energy, be enthusiastic, be highly motivated, value teamwork, and have problem-solving skills. They must be able to recognize patterns and trends in data sets and present information that can be used to solve problems and support the development of strategies. They need strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The analyst must have exceptional presentation, research, and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and explain complex information to others.
Essential Functions
Skill Set/Abilities
Core Competencies
Education/Experience
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to travel to different locations and provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Position Summary
The Business Specialist – Domestic Trade is a member of EMDC’s exciting Maine APEX Accelerator team. This position is responsible for providing counseling, training, and technical assistance to Maine businesses, assisting them with identifying and obtaining markets for goods and services across the United States, or increasing sales to existing markets.
This is a position for high energy, self-starters that genuinely enjoy problem-solving, teaching and working with people and businesses It requires a sharp mind, a willingness to learn new things, and then teach those new topics to business owners. We train and advise businesses and help them to grow and succeed. We welcome candidates with experience working with small business clients who possess a strong interest and aptitude for learning, but this is an equally good position for a recent graduate with the right skill set.
Specific responsibilities include: one-on-one counseling and training with business clients; review/analysis of internal and client data; and support for team development of approaches to increase client sales. This position requires strong client counseling and problem-solving skills and the ability to build professional relationships. You must genuinely enjoy talking with and helping people to be successful in this role.
Essential Functions
Skill Set/Abilities
Core Competencies
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in business, economics or related field is required. Knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of business and business development is preferred. Experience training or advising individuals/businesses or experience working with small business clients in a legal, financial, or educational setting is desirable, but not required.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own local transportation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Position Summary
The Program Assistant will join a dynamic organization and team that assists people, communities and businesses throughout the state. We train and counsel businesses on how to sell their goods and services to the government, so you would be helping to grow the Maine economy. And as part of a national program, you will get to meet and interact with colleagues all over the country.
The APEX Program Assistant supports the APEX Director and procurement counselors with day-to-day activities, including: workshop/webinar planning and preparation, newsletter support, social media coordination, Bid Match posting, Matchmaker Event organization and implementation, preparation and presentation of data and reports, and design and development of marketing materials.
Job Requirements
Requires strong, professional communication skills in person, on the phone, and through email; requires organizational skills to ensure successful coordination of events and conferences. Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams; Requires being exact or highly accurate; Requires meeting strict deadlines; Requires significant coordinating with others in accomplishing work activities; Requires work with others in a group or team; Requires ability to work with limited supervision; Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Technical skills include: creating/managing Zoom meetings; maintaining social media accounts (Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn); creation of reports and presentations, including manipulation of data from databases; creation of newsletters and announcements via Constant Contact.
General Representative Duties and Responsibilities
Core Competencies
Position Competencies
Education/Experience
High School Diploma with related work experience required. Associate’s Degree or business training certificate preferred. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience in planning and conducting Zoom meetings and/or webinars preferred. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment required. Superior customer service skills a must. Demonstrated history of being dependable and timely with attendance required. Valid driver’s license and access to own reliable vehicle required.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment. While not frequent, the employee must be willing and able to travel locally and to attend in-state meetings, with possible occasional travel out of state.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The position of Program Manager is responsible for delivering program management, facilitation, and technical assistance to communities, businesses and individuals who launched businesses after 01/01/2020 and have experienced negative impacts from the pandemic. The Program Manager will oversee activities and contributions from the Spoke partners, leading to the successful completion and delivery of outcomes described in the program application and contract. The Program Manager will join an organization that focuses on communication, integration with other EMDC programs, and outcomes.
EMDC delivers high-quality and impactful economic, community, business and workforce development services to municipalities, employers and individuals throughout the northeastern region of Maine. Services include small business impact lending to support job retention and boost the region’s economic vitality, business technical assistance, land use and transportation planning, government contracting technical assistance, broadband, and climate resiliency services. Our work is framed by building partnership and collaboration.
The Eastern Maine Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program is designed to support communities in Aroostook, Washington, Hancock, Piscataquis, and Penobscot counties to mitigate adverse economic impacts as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. Following a Hub and Spoke model of services delivery, the project will consist of three overarching direct support areas for businesses: Direct funding and support to qualifying small businesses; direct technical assistance; and, entrepreneurial training to support business recovery and long-term sustainability. The Eastern Maine hub is one of eight designated across the State of Maine.
Essential Functions
Job Requirements
Education/Experience
A minimum of a four-year college degree. Experience in project oversight, planning, outreach and meeting facilitation. Knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of broadband project development and economic development at the regional and local level. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Summary
This position will primarily implement the Maine DOT DBE Supportive Services program cooperative agreement. The Specialist will be responsible for developing relationships with current and potential DBE certified firms. Working as part of the PTAC Program Services Team, the Specialist will deliver programming, offer referrals, and connect businesses with appropriate resources. The Specialist is the primary contact for all DBE Supportive Services clients, and will outreach and coordinate with other EMDC business services as appropriate.
Essential Functions
Job Requirements
Core Competencies
Computer skills – Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity.
Customer service – Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image.
Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
Teamwork – Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
Position Competencies:
Communication – Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Customer Focus – Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers.
Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, and communicates decisions to others.
Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.
Job Knowledge – Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Listening Skills – Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions.
Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
Results Focus – Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in a business course of study, emphasizing public policy, non-profit management, and/or business topics. A combination of 3-5 years of advanced study in business, community and/or economic development and/or practical job experience, emphasizing economic and business development activities.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Summary
Under the overall direction of the President/CEO, the HR Specialist is responsible for daily HR functions for EMDC. S/He must be passionate about recruiting, supporting, and developing talent. This person will be responsible and reliable, and willing to regularly contribute to making our company a better place to work and reinforcing EMDC’s overall mission. S/he should be highly efficient, organized, and approachable. Candidates should have a solid knowledge of various HR functions and administrative responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Core Competencies
Computer skills – Skilled in the use of computers, adapt to new technology, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity.
Dependability – Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
Teamwork – Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
Position Competencies
Communication – Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others. Listens attentively, asks clarifying questions, stays open to other viewpoints, and manages distractions and interruptions.
Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, communicates decisions to others.
Leadership – Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
Managing Conflict – Listens well, diffuses conflict before it starts, and finds causes of and solutions to problems, handles difficult people.
Managing Performance – Applies clear/consistent performance standards, handles performance problems decisively and objectively, is direct but tactful, provides guidance and assistance to improve performance.
Planning – Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns plans with company goals, plans for and manages resources, creates contingency plans, coordinates/cooperates with others.
Strategic Thinking/Management – Creates and communicates a long-term vision, balances short and long term goals, keeps own and team’s work aligned with overall goals, understands the market and can predict change, understands the industry and the competition, creates and adjusts strategic plans.
Vision and Values – Supports values and daily actions and decisions, communicates vision and values to others, generates enthusiasm, incorporates vision when planning.
Education/Experience
Successful candidate will typically have the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field and at least five years’ experience as an HR Generalist, preferably in a non-profit environment with 50+ employees. PHR certification preferred.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary
The Workforce Community and Employer Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building and sustaining referral relationships with programs, community partners, and employers throughout the regions served by EMDC’s Workforce services programs. Specifically, this position will act as a liaison to promote and advocate for the employment needs of individuals and the workforce needs of employers throughout the regions served by EMDC. The position will advise community partners and employers of the available services to support workers with education and training services needed for sustainable employment through direct outreach and recruitment efforts. This will be done through various means and modes including social media campaigns, educational and informational sessions, meetings, and online presentations to raise awareness of and promote the use of EMDC’s workforce programs. The Coordinator will implement all aspects of Workforce program outreach activities including planning schedules, coordinating partner sessions and activities, coordinating the development of unique online presentations, developing of promotional materials, and other external communications.
Essential Functions
The Workforce Community and Employer Outreach Coordinator will perform the following functions while serving clients, partners, and government agencies in an honest, professional, ethical, effective and efficient manner as a representative of EMDC.
Job Requirements
Core Position Competencies
Education/Experience
Some college and related experience are required.
A degree in education, social work, human services, public administration, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience working with individuals or small businesses is preferred.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen and to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and be able to provide transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary
The Workforce Development Specialist will provide direct delivery of services to customers from application through job placement and follow-up. In the role as a career advisor the Workforce Development Specialist will work with customers to develop and execute employment and training plans, utilizing appropriate resources and support services per program guidelines. Fundamental responsibilities include career assessment, exploration and career plan development and support, and assisting enrollees to successfully develop workplace skills resulting in sustainable employment.
The Workforce Development Specialist will also conduct outreach with potential employers, identify their workforce needs, and identify job placement and career opportunities for Workforce customers. The Specialist will coordinate these visits with other workforce staff and ensure that all employment leads are followed up on. This position is also responsible for developing On-The-Job Training (“OJT”) and Work Experience opportunities, as well as assisting customers in one-on-one or group sessions with career exploration, mock interviewing, resume and cover letter reviews, and job placement possibilities.
Essential Functions
The Workforce Development Specialist will perform the following functions while serving clients, partners, and government agencies in an honest, professional, ethical, effective and efficient manner as a representative of EMDC.
Job Requirements
Core Position Competencies
Education/Experience
Some college and related experience are required.
A degree in education, social work, human services, public administration, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience working with individuals or small businesses is preferred.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen and to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide their own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary
The position of Transportation Planner is responsible for delivering technical assistance to municipal and regional entities on issues related to transportation including transit planning, infrastructure assessment, and transportation project development. The Transportation Planner will provide transportation mapping services for the EMDC region. The Transportation Planner will join a department that employs a team approach, focusing on communication, integration with other EMDC programs, and outcomes.
Essential Functions
Job Requirements
Education/Experience
A minimum of a four-year college degree in transportation planning or related field is required. Experience in transportation planning; knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning and economic development at the regional and local level. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary
The position of Broadband Specialist is responsible for delivering technical assistance and project facilitation to municipal and regional entities on for broadband expansion including planning and infrastructure/construction of technology. The Broadband Specialist will join an organization that focuses on communication, integration with other EMDC programs, and outcomes.
EMDC delivers high-quality and impactful economic, community, business and workforce development services to municipalities, employers and individuals throughout the northeastern region of Maine. Services include small business impact lending to support job retention and boost the region’s economic vitality, business technical assistance, land use and transportation planning, government contracting technical assistance, and climate resiliency services. Our work is framed by building partnership and collaboration.
EMDC will build on existing and establish new relationships to cultivate Eastern Maine anchor institutions as potential investors in community-driven broadband solutions. The connections between affordable and equitable access to broadband can be connected to the mission of these institutions, be it health and wellness, education, economic development, or another focus.
Essential Functions
Job Requirements
Education/Experience
A minimum of a four-year college degree. Experience in project oversight, planning, outreach and meeting facilitation. Knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of broadband project development and economic development at the regional and local level. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Summary
The position of Planner is responsible for delivering technical assistance to municipal and regional entities on a broad array of land use, code enforcement, development, environmental and infrastructure topics. The Planner also provides the ESRI’s GIS mapping services for the EMDC region. The Planner will join a department that employs a team approach, focusing on communication, integration with other EMDC programs, and outcomes.
Essential Functions
Job Requirements
Education/Experience
A minimum of a four-year college degree in urban, regional or transportation planning or related field is required. Experience in community planning; knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and practices of planning and economic development at the regional and local level. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working Conditions
General business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, though exempt positions will typically require work to be performed outside general business hours. Work is generally performed in an indoor, professional office environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen, and regularly required to use a keyboard for typing. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must travel to different locations and must be able to provide own transportation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
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