Career Opportunities

Heart of Ellsworth, a Main Street America community located in Ellsworth, ME, is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting downtown Ellsworth’s economic and cultural vitality through concentrated efforts in the areas of design, organization, promotion, and economic revitalization.

Assistant Director 

Heart of Ellsworth is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and highly organized Assistant Director to help advance our mission of cultivating a vibrant, inclusive, and economically resilient downtown. As a nationally affiliated Main Street America nonprofit, we bolster local businesses, through placemaking, historic preservation, and dynamic community programming. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the Executive Director in leading programs, events, and partnerships that enrich the downtown Ellsworth experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Plan, coordinate, and evaluate community programs, events, and initiatives aligned with the Main Street Four-Point Approach.

  • Oversee program coordination, budgets, and documentation with the Executive Director.

  • Create and maintain administrative systems to include SOPs for current and future programs. 

  • Prepare reports, presentations, and maintain organizational file system.

  • Serve as a liaison between the ED and internal and external partners through written updates and progress reports.

  • Ensure operational efficiencies through supply and subscription management. 

  • Maintain data lists.

  • Support fundraising efforts. 

  • Oversee and support communications and marketing efforts including social media, newsletters, and promotional content.

  • Serve as a liaison with civic partners, volunteers, nonprofits,  and local businesses.

  • Recruit, train, organize and supervise volunteers to support programs and events.

  • Represent the organization at public events and meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Solid experience in nonprofit management, community development, business or a related field.

  • Three or more years’ experience in project coordination, volunteer management, or event planning.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and people skills.

  • Experience with fundraising preferred.

  • Proficiency in digital platforms including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

  • Knowledge of Canva, social media, and website content management is a plus.

  • Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a collaborative team approach.


Compensation & Application Process:

This is a full-time, exempt position offering a salary commensurate with experience ($52,000 -  $57,000), paid time off, holidays, and some flexibility in work location and hours. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director. 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to cara@heartofellsworth.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.