Office Manager

Start Date: February 06, 2024 | End Date: August 04, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Other

Office Manager

Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled
Start Date: March 4, 2024
Salary Range: $49,500 to $74,000 – Dependent on experience and qualifications
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and reasons for applying to Randy Davis, rdavis@smpdc.org.

The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) is seeking an organized, independent, and motivated Office Manager. This full-time position will primarily support the Executive Director and the Finance Director as well as provide general assistance to a staff of 15 people.

The chosen candidate will work as part of a tight knit team assisting communities on actions such as climate change planning, transportation, economic development and land use and more. This will be a hybrid position with both in-office work and the opportunity for remote work. The position might require occasional attendance at night meetings.

Roles and activities
This position will support the Executive Director and Finance Director in the following areas:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Billing
• Co-op request for proposal and billing
• Notes Receivable
• General Ledger input and maintenance
• Audit
• Board minutes
• Maintain employee files
• In-service new employees
• Reception

Skills and Qualifications
Skills and qualifications of the successful candidate include:
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and Word
• Quick Books experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimum supervision
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
The full job description may be found at www.smpdc.org

Education and Experience
The Office Manager must have training and proven experience with Accounting or Bookkeeping. The preferred candidate would have a minimum of an Associate’s degree and three to five years of experience.

About SMPDC
SMPDC is a non-partisan nonprofit that cultivates thriving, sustainable communities and strengthens local governments by leading planning and economic development for 39 member towns in southern Maine. SMPDC is a leader in land use, sustainability, and resilience planning throughout Maine. SMPDC works closely with member municipalities by providing Planning Board support, development review, ordinance writing services, and long-range planning services.
SMPDC offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for advancement and professional enrichment. The position offers a competitive benefits package. SMPDC’s office is located in a vibrant area, walking distance from both downtown Saco and Biddeford.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should electronically submit a resume and introductory letter to Randy Davis at rdavis@smpdc.org with the email subject line: Office Manager. Candidates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer
SMPDC is an equal opportunity employer and shall continue to pursue a policy of non-discrimination in all employment actions, practices, and conditions of employment.
1. Recruitment and selection will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
2. Reasonable accommodations for any qualified individual, applicant, or employee will be made in accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).