Position open for Community Center Manager: Community Center Manager Position Summary The Community Center Manager is responsible for the overall administration, operation, and coordination of a multi-use community business center and plaza. The Manager is responsible for Center development, working toward a goal of making the Center revenue neutral.  In addition, this position oversees daily facility operations, tenant and lease management, fitness center administration, staff supervision, financial controls, scheduling, public engagement, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The Manager serves as the primary public-facing representative of the Community Business Center and works closely with municipal leadership to ensure efficient, safe, and community-focused operations. Supervision Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Board of Selectmen or their designee. Supervision Exercised: Supervises all CommunityCenter employees, contractors, instructors, and volunteers as applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Business Development   Develop programs and strategies to increase the revenue stream from Community Center operations  Facility Operations Manage the day-to-day operations of the Community Center including the fitness center Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding facility repairs, equipment maintenance, safety issues, and general upkeep.   Ensure the facility operates in a safe, efficient, and welcoming manner for staff, tenants, and the public. Tenant & Lease Management Oversee all aspects of leased commercial and office spaces within the Community Center. Fitness Center Administration Oversee daily operations of the fitness center. Accept, review, process, and manage fitness memberships.  Purchase and maintain fitness equipment in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor. Ensure smooth and safe operation of all fitness-related programs and spaces. Programs, Events & Scheduling Schedule facility rentals, events, committee meetings, kitchen use, recreation activities, and fitness classes. Establish event-specific and monthly rental fees for use of Community Center spaces. Assist the public with information regarding programs, events, tenants, craft fairs, fundraisers, and services. Staffing & Supervision Hire, train, schedule, and supervise Community Center staff. Monitor staff performance and ensure compliance with town policies and procedures. Coordinate scheduling and supervision of recreation activities, fitness classes, and instructors. Provide direction to custodial staff working in the facility  Financial Administration Assure that the Center’s systems reflect best practices for accounting, finance and management of the Center Collect, process, and record all payments related to fitness memberships, rentals, classes, events, and lease agreements. Prepare daily and weekly cash reconciliations for all transactions. Maintain accurate financial and operational records in compliance with municipal and legal standards. Public Relations & Communications Serve as the primary point of contact for the public, responding to inquiries in person, by phone, email, and social media. Maintain and update Community Center websites, social media platforms, and email communications. Receive, distribute, and prepare incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail and electronic communications. Regulatory Oversight, Compliance & Record Keeping Maintain all necessary permits and approvals necessary for the operations of the Center, including but not limited to: Maine Department of Agriculture - (kitchen license) Maine State Fire Marshall (Dance permit) Maine Municipal Association - Insurance Health Inspection Maintain Community Center records in both paper and digital formats as required by law. Coordinate insurance-based health and wellness programs, including but not limited to Tivity and Renew. Prepare advertising, monthly reporting, and recordkeeping for insurance and wellness programs in coordination with the Town Treasurer. Assist with grant-related documentation and reporting as requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Business development expertise Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town officials, employees, tenants, vendors, and the general public. Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Proficiency in general office procedures and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of fitness center operations and public programming preferred. Education and Experience Proven track record of business development preferred. Considerable experience in fitness, health, public relations, community programming, or facility management preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, facilities management, or related field preferred Work Schedule Salaried, full-time position. Hours to be determined based on operational needs, including evenings and weekends as required. Compensation Salary range $60 - $65K  based on qualifications and experience. Please mail resumes along with references to 25 School House Road Orland Maine 04472 or send them via email [email protected]

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5 Town Dam Committee

     1/20/25 JOINT STATEMENT 

5 TOWN DAM COMMITTEE 

(SILVER, ALAMOOSOOK, TODDY)

 

Representatives from the 5 Town Dam Committee met at the Bucksport Town Office on Wednesday, January December 18th to discuss new developments regarding Bucksport Mill LLC’s petition to abandon the Toddy, Alamoosook, and Silver Lake dams.  

 

Legislative Developments

Steve Bishop, HD17 State Representative, provided the group with an update on the bipartisan bills addressing our dam issues that have been introduced this season.  Bills include

  • Clarifying the information a dam owner must provide if they petition DEP for a release of ownership and maintenance of water levels (dam abandonment).
  • Clarifying the timeframes involved in the dam abandonment petition process
  • Creation of a quasi-municipal agency that could take ownership of dams
  • Creating a revolving fund available to municipalities for dam repairs
  • Providing additional resources to MEMA for conducting more frequent dam inspections and enabling the agency to provide technical assistance to communities in addressing dam deficiencies.

 

Consultation Between  the Towns and Bucksport Mill LLC

All 5 towns completed their town votes to endorse entering into the consultation process with Bucksport Mill LLC to consider ownership of the Dams.  Bucksport Mill LLC has acknowledged that they have received the extensive information requests submitted by the towns in November.  Acquiring this information is the first step in the towns’ assessment of the viability of assuming dam ownership. A response from Bucksport Mill LLC is anticipated 

 

Design of a Quasi-Municipal Agency to Assume Dam Ownership

This effort only applies to Alamoosook and Toddy because Silver Lake is facing a very different situation requiring a different solution.  Some residents of the impacted towns would prefer that one of the State agencies, such as Maine Inland Fish & Wildlife (IFW) or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF), take ownership of the dams.  However, in the event this does not happen the Towns felt it prudent to work with our State Legislators to develop a legislative alternative (as described above).  The timeline is short — late February is the deadline for getting draft language to the legislators.  Therefore, the Committee seeks input from residents as soon as possible to guide their process of designing the proposed entity and outlining its charge.  At the end of February, the legislators would use that language to craft legislation and then bring it to a legislative committee.  Before the quasi-municipal organization created by the legislation can be implemented, town residents will be asked to vote on whether or not to participate. 

 

Each town will hold its own session where its residents will hear updates, have the opportunity to ask questions, talk with fellow residents, and provide input about ownership and management options for the dams.  The public input sessions are scheduled as follows (all scheduled for 6:00 – 7:30 PM):  Orland, February 5th at Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, 229 Soper Rd.; Surry, February 10th at Surry Elementary School, 754 North Bend Rd.; Blue Hill, February 12th at the Town Hall Auditorium, 18 Union St.; and Penobscot, February 13th at Penobscot Community School, 66 North Penobscot Rd.  As part of this effort, a survey is also being developed to gather resident feedback. That survey will be available in person as well as online. 

 

For those unable to attend their town’s public input session, video recordings will be made available on the towns’ and lake associations’ websites.  Residents of these four towns who are unable to attend are invited to submit questions in advance to [email protected].  Responses will be incorporated into the public input session discussion and video recordings.  For further information, please email any inquiries, also to [email protected].