Our Town Belfast, a well-established non-profit Main Street program in Belfast, Maine (population 7,000), is seeking an innovative Executive Director. The Executive Director will coordinate the organization’s activities and our mission to sustain a thriving and vibrant downtown. Our Town Belfast is one of ten certified Main Street programs in Maine, affiliated with the Maine Downtown Center’s Main Street Program and the National Main Street Center. Our Town Belfast’s work is grounded in Main Street America’s four-point approach centered on design, promotion, organization, and economic vitality.
Belfast, Maine, is a beautiful coastal community recently recognized by Downeast Magazine as the most livable community in Maine. The downtown area of roughly seventy-seven acres sits directly along the working waterfront and Passagassawakenag River. Belfast Historic District, a well-preserved portion of the downtown, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the downtown area has seen tremendous growth and revitalization efforts over the past twenty years.
Our Town Belfast has had a hand in a lot of exciting projects over the past several years; a few highlights include;
There are still many exciting opportunities in Belfast. The successful candidate will have a chance to help develop those opportunities and the future of Our Town Belfast and the downtown area.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a recent professional writing sample to info@ourtownbelfast.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
(207) 218-1158
82 Main Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Mail: PO Box 103, Belfast, ME 04915
Anyone with accessibility challenges is encouraged to contact us should they wish to meet or participate with Our Town Belfast. We are glad to hold meetings in other nearby accessible locations as requested. Thank you!
The work of Our Town Belfast is largely supported by, The City of Belfast, as well as our lead business sponsors Whitecap Builders, K Construction, United Farmers Market of Belfast, Delvino’s and Rollie’s Bar and Grill, as well as hundreds of contributing businesses and volunteers.
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