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]

Fidium Fiber Update

Congratulations Orland, Fidium Fiber is almost here! The build project is off and running as of April 14th and you’ve probably noticed the trucks and crews stringing lines around town. So far, we have completed almost 20% of the build including placing and splicing new fiber optic lines. We hope to have the construction of the new network completed by the end of August, or sooner! This is a great time to take a look at some of the Fidium offerings, such as our speeds, and other available options, such as Voice over Internet Protocol telephone service (VoIP) and streaming service partners. Fidium is the people’s fiber provider, offering symmetrical multi-gig speed internet service and an exceptional customer experience. A few helpful questions have been listed below with the appropriate answers:

 

How do I sign up for service?

· Customers who are interested in becoming a customer can sign up at FidiumFiber.com to pre-order. This step is more of a “show of interest” rather than actually ordering any services. At this point there is no commitment to service as that is a completely different step, in a later process once construction has been completed! Residents can sign up for Expedited Installation (recommended if you want service) at this time by providing a name, email address, and phone number.

o Providing customer contact information allows Fidium to contact you once the service is available for sale, typically once construction is complete.

o Signing up for Expedited Install allows Fidium to conduct outside prep work to enable a faster installation. What is Expedited Installation? We will run a fiber line from the road to the outside of your home or business, following the path of current utilities. We will attach a small box to an exterior wall next to existing utilities, which enables future fiber internet connectivity inside. You do not have to be present for this work to occur, but we’ll do our best to contact you before we arrive as a courtesy.

 

Once the network has been completed, how do I actually order service?

· Once customers have been notified that service is now available, they can order service at https://www.FidiumFiber.com where their desired speed tiers and other options, such as VoIP telephone service and streaming options, can be selected. Customers can also use 1.888.520.3110 to order service.

o Any current customer of Consolidated Communications should not use the website. They should call in to order service as one service is being shut off while the other is being turned on. If customers use the website, it will take them through all of the prompts and then ask them to call in.

 

How much does the install cost me?

· Typically, there are no installation fees for aerial service when an order is placed. Fidium needs a path from the pole to your building in order to install the new service. As long as a path exists customers will not generally see installation costs. No two installations are alike and this is a generality as some extenuating circumstances might involve a cost.

 

My services are buried, how will that work for me if I order service?

· Underground installations require the same “path” from the pole to the building as we would need for aerial service but using a conduit instead. If an existing conduit is present, and it is large enough to support the placement of the new fiber drop, then there is typically no charge for the installation. In some cases, the conduit has not been placed for the entirety of the “path” from the pole to the building. In those cases, a new path will be needed in order to provide service.

 

o Currently, and subject to change, Fidium will place up to 2000 feet of conduit at no cost to the customer measured from edge of right-of-way to point of demarcation on the building. This path must avoid obstacles such as ledge, tress, and water ways. If the measured length is greater than 2000 feet, the customer will need to provide the entirety of the path from the pole to the building. Conduit path and scope of work will be reviewed during a site walk and prior to any work commencing.

 

§ Placing conduit has several dimensions of work before the conduit can be placed such as marking the proposed route, calling for Dig Safe before scheduling the work. Given these restraints, installation can be delayed beyond our normal service intervals for installation.

 

Will Fidium do any marketing in our community to let people know the product is available?

· Local advertisements and direct mail material will be used to help alert residents of the availability of Fidium fiber. In some cases, Direct Sales Representatives or DSR’s are used to knock on doors to help inform residents. DRS’s are required to have Fidium identification that can be provided upon request.