Work Opportunities

Heart of Ellsworth, a Main Street America community located in Ellsworth, ME, is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting downtown Ellsworth’s economic and cultural vitality through concentrated efforts in the areas of design, organization, promotion, and economic revitalization.

Contract Opportunity:

Downtown Building Inventory Project Coordinator

Project overview + Coordinator Scope

Heart of Ellsworth is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or consultants for a project-based contract opportunity supporting the Downtown Building Inventory & Development Readiness Project.

This part-time contract role will help Heart of Ellsworth complete a comprehensive inventory and analysis of approximately 200 downtown commercial buildings within the Heart of Ellsworth downtown boundary. The project will use Main Street America’s Building Opportunities on Main Street, or BOOMS Tracker to collect and organize property data, identify redevelopment opportunities, and support long-term downtown planning, investment, and economic vitality.

Project Timeline

Anticipated project milestones include:

  • July through August: Data collection and property research

  • September: Draft report development

  • October through November: Final report and presentation materials

  • December: Public presentation and project closeout

Scope of Work

The contractor will work closely with Heart of Ellsworth staff to:

  • Conduct an inventory of approximately 200 downtown commercial buildings using BOOMS Tracker standards

  • Complete property research through the Hancock County Registry of Deeds and the City of Ellsworth Planning Department

  • Support coordinated outreach to downtown property owners

  • Collect and organize property, vacancy, business activity, redevelopment, and ownership data

  • Synthesize collected data into clear and actionable findings

  • Support development of a draft and final report

  • Prepare public-facing presentation materials and stakeholder handouts

  • Present progress and findings during regular check-ins with Heart of Ellsworth staff and the Economic Vitality Committee

Deliverables

The selected contractor will produce:

  • Complete building inventory dataset 

  • Cleaned and organized data within BOOMS Tracker

  • Draft report (with two rounds of revisions)

  • Final report (Google Docs format)

  • Public-facing presentation (Google Slides)

  • Summary handout for stakeholders 

  • Developer-ready property summaries

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Downtown revitalization, Main Street programs, or community development

  • Real estate, property research, or redevelopment planning

  • Data collection, analysis, and reporting

  • Historic preservation, historic tax credits, or redevelopment financing

  • Stakeholder outreach and working with small communities

  • Clear writing, communication, and presentation development

Compensation and Time Commitment

This is a part-time, project-based contract opportunity. Compensation is expected to be $25 to $30 per hour, with an estimated time commitment of approximately 12 hours per week.

Submission Requirements

Interested Coordinator should provide:

  • Brief proposal narrative

  • Relevant experience or examples of similar work

  • Proposed approach and timeline

  • Resume or qualifications

  • Two references

How to Submit

Please submit all materials to cara@heartofellsworth.org

Heart of Ellsworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.