Job Details

City of Portland - Waterfront Coordinator

Position Number: 6459375
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

City of Portland - Waterfront Coordinator

Housing and Economic Development Department

About Housing and Economic Development

The City of Portland's Housing and Economic Development Department

The department is seeking a candidate with experience in local maritime management, fisheries, or planning to join the team as a Waterfront Coordinator. This role is responsible for organizing, facilitating, and promoting economic development within Portland's waterfront. Daily responsibilities include management and marketing of City waterfront properties, outreach with private waterfront businesses and non-profits, technical writing, press contact and public relations, and grants and project management on a wide range of waterfront issues and projects. The position advises and provides staff support to the Portland Fish Pier Authority Board of Directors, including the Fish Exchange and Finance Subcommittees, and represents the Economic Development Department and City administration, as directed, on various boards and committees related to waterfront and maritime activity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management and marketing of City waterfront properties
Outreach with private waterfront businesses, pier owners, and non-profits
Act as liaison with City, State, and Federal agencies
Technical writing
Promoting legacy and burgeoning maritime industries in the City
Real estate transaction support
Infrastructure planning, dredge planning, and climate change planning
Press contact and public relations
Grants management and project management on a wide range of waterfront issues and projects

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Policy, Planning, Maritime Management, and/or Fisheries with at least five (5) years of relevant experience required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be accepted. Masters Degree in a relevant field preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain exceptionally effective working relationships with waterfront tenants and property owners, as well as representatives of other agencies and the public
Ability to carry out the City's policies tactfully and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to carry out effective public relations actions, including communications, presentations, public process design and implementation, and conflict management
Knowledge of real estate development processes
Knowledge of marine infrastructure and development, including physical planning
Familiarity with maritime industries, marine operations, and security
Knowledge of environmental permitting in a marine environment
Experience with marketing, technical writing, grant application/management, and GIS systems

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union, 37.5 hour a week position, DBM C42, with an annual salary range of $72,830 - $77,238 annually.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=333&sreq=12&form=5000&desc=WATERFRONT%20COORDINATOR