Date Posted Thursday, October 29, 2026 Department Independent Contractor Compensation $23000/year Hours Flexible Deadline Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Position Objectives The Town of Thomaston invites proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide part-time contracted Economic and Community Development Coordinator services. The Town seeks a highly communicative, visible, and responsive professional who will serve as a strong liaison between the Town and its business community, promote Thomaston, strengthen community partnerships, and manage designated Town social media accounts and original content. The Primary Objectives Of This Contract Are To
• Strengthen business relationships: Serve as a trusted, accessible connection between local businesses and municipal government, encouraging communication, collaboration, retention, and growth.
• Enhance the Thomaston brand: Promote the Town’s identity, character, businesses, attractions, and community assets as a place to live, work, shop, visit, and invest.
• Improve communication and visibility: Maintain an active social media presence, create original content, and increase awareness of businesses, activities, and initiatives.
• Support community partnerships: Collaborate with the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC), Recreation Department, businesses, and community organizations. The final scope, schedule, compensation, and contractual terms will be established in a written agreement approved by the Town. Duties And Responsibilities Business Outreach and Liaison Services
• Maintain proactive and regular communication with Thomaston businesses throughout the community, serving as an accessible liaison between businesses and Town government.
• Identify business concerns, needs, and opportunities; facilitate connections with appropriate municipal staff and economic development resources.
• Work collaboratively with the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC) and provide relevant business-community feedback to the Town Manager and Select Board. Social Media, Marketing, and Communications
• Manage designated Town social media accounts, including developing and publishing original content that promotes Thomaston’s businesses, attractions, events, and community assets.
• Develop and maintain a communications calendar and coordinate marketing and promotional initiatives consistent with Town-approved priorities.




• Coordinate relevant website and public information updates with Town staff. Community Partnerships and Special Events
• Collaborate with the ECDC, Recreation Department, downtown businesses, and community organizations to support economic and community development initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and promotion of seasonal and holiday activities involving Thomaston’s downtown businesses, in cooperation with the Recreation Department and other community partners.
• Support additional Town-approved community events and promotional activities as agreed upon within the contracted scope of services. Work Planning, Coordination, and Reporting
• Develop an initial work plan and communications calendar identifying proposed activities, priorities, and deliverables within the available contract budget.
• Coordinate regularly with the Town Manager and work collaboratively with the ECDC and appropriate Town departments on approved initiatives.
• Attend agreed-upon Select Board, ECDC, and municipal staff meetings as necessary.
• Provide monthly written summaries of business outreach, communications activities, community initiatives, accomplishments, and upcoming priorities, including basic social media activity and engagement.
• Provide an annual summary of accomplishments and recommendations for future economic and community development efforts. Minimum Requirements Contract Administration The Select Board is the contracting authority and establishes contract priorities. The Town Manager is the primary contact for routine coordination, assignments within the approved scope, and communication with municipal departments. The contractor will provide written reports to the Town Manager and Select Board and attend meetings as specified in the agreement. The contractor will not have authority to commit Town funds or speak on behalf of the Select Board without authorization. Budget and Fee Proposal The Town anticipates a maximum annual professional services compensation budget of $23,000. This amount is for contractor compensation only.



Proposers should offer a realistic service approach within the $23,000 maximum, specifying annual fee, billing method, estimated hours per month, availability, and proposed deliverables. Identify any optional services separately; optional services are not authorized by submitting a proposal. All expenses require prior Town approval. The Town recognizes that the scope of economic and community development activities may exceed the services that can reasonably be provided within the available annual contract budget. Proposers are encouraged to recommend a practical approach that prioritizes the Town's core objectives, identifies achievable deliverables, and distinguishes services included in the base proposal from additional services that may require separate authorization and funding Proposal Submission Requirements
• Cover letter and identification of the individual(s) who will perform the services.
• Relevant qualifications, experience, and at least two comparable projects or assignments.
• Proposed approach to business outreach, Thomaston promotion, social media management, and coordination with Town officials.
• Sample first-90-day work plan, proposed monthly deliverables, and anticipated availability.
• Examples of social media content or links to accounts managed (with permission to share).
• Annual fee not exceeding $23,000, proposed payment structure, estimated service hours, and separately identified optional services.
• At least three qualified references and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Qualifications Desirable Training and

Experience:
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with businesses, municipal officials, and community partners.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts and producing original digital content; provide examples or portfolio links.
• Experience in marketing, public relations, economic development, community engagement, or related professional services.
• Strong writing, organization, judgment, responsiveness, and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Maine small-town business environments and municipal processes is desirable. More Information Submit proposals by Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 4pm to Town Manager Kara George at [email protected] . Questions must be directed to Town Manager Kara George by Monday, November 9, 2026. Last updated 10/30/2026 8:34:47 AM

📌 Economic & Community Development Coordinator (India)
🏢 TOWN OF THOMASTON
📍 India