Department of Economic and Community Development

Maine International Trade Center

Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO) Director

Public Service Coordinator II

(Repost)

Code: CA32 Pay Grade: 32 - $71,344.00 - $96,928.00/Annually

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: May 12, 2023

CLOSES: June 2, 2023

Job Description: Founded in 2013, the Maine North Atlantic Development Office (MENADO) is a closely affiliated subprogram of the Maine International Trade Center (MITC), itself a public-private partnership of the businesses of the state and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

This position is professional services work leading the work of MENADO, primarily the advancement of foreign direct investment, business development, and increased trade between the State of Maine and the North Atlantic region. The MENADO Director is a key member of the Maine International Trade Center’s leadership team, reporting directly to the President of MITC in their capacity as State Director of International Trade, and collaborates with other state and federal government stakeholders as appropriate.

As one of the most visible MITC and DECD employees, this position requires exceptional business acumen, political savvy, and organizational and strategic agility.

Representative Tasks:

• Responsible for all investment and trade efforts in the designated territories of MENADO.
• Generates economic opportunities for Maine businesses and industries within the MENADO territory, and in collaboration with MITC staff, communicates and cultivates those opportunities;
• Actively promotes the state’s economic, business, cultural, and transportation assets to partner organizations and businesses within the MENADO territory.
• Maintains relationships with appropriate regional stakeholders to ensure Maine is connected to their initiatives and retains its leading role in East Coast U.S./Arctic alliances and developments.
• As an organizational leader within MITC, actively aligns strategy and work plans to that of the Trade Center, including staff engagement and mentorship.
• Coordinates MENADO Advisory group that reports back on trade, investment, cultural/tourism, and Arctic developments to DECD, MITC, and the Governor’s office.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proven flexible leadership ability, thriving in environments requiring effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience creatively directing and/or directly executing project, planning, and/or policy analysis activities.
• Ability to successfully travel nationally and internationally.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience, both with diverse business cultures and with senior executives.
• Experience in business development, such as leading trade missions, industry events, or trade shows; and/or working with and implementing investment attraction programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, International Studies, Economics or a related field and (10) years of progressively responsible, professional level experience in business administration or business-related economic development. A background in natural resource based industries is helpful, but not required.

Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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