Featured Sustainable Economic Development Manager Town of Bar Harbor, ME The Town of Bar Harbor is seeking a Sustainable Economic Development Manager to serve as a strategic and analytical resource within the Planning Department, focused on a central challenge, how a small community with a limited year-round population plans for and manages significant seasonal economic activity, infrastructure demand, and service delivery. This role is designed to strengthen the Town's ability to make informed decisions by connecting economic activity, infrastructure capacity, and municipal finance, supporting policy development, long-term planning, and capital investment decisions across multiple departments. This is not a traditional economic development role focused solely on growth, but rather an analytical and planning position intended to help the Town understand tradeoffs, evaluate impacts, and support decision-making in a complex and dynamic environment. The position works closely with Planning and Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Finance, and regularly engages with boards, committees, regional partners, and external agencies. As the gateway community to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor experiences significant seasonal variation in population, service demand, and economic activity, requiring the Town to deliver municipal services to a small year round population while supporting a much larger seasonal presence. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, real world problems at the intersection of economics, infrastructure, and public policy. A full job description with detailed duties and qualifications is available here.

Desired qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Master's preferred 5-years professional experience in planning, economic development, or related analytical work, 10 years' experience preferred.

Benefits and compensation:

Two weeks of vacation annually, plus 12 paid holidays Retirement options through MainePERS or MissionSquare with Town match Medical insurance with Town contribution and HRA Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Professional development support Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. How to Apply Post Date Jul 17, 2026 Submit a resume and cover letter to HR@barharbormaine.gov Apply Now Job Details Salary $65,000 - $80,000 Job Function Other Entry to Mid-Level Position Type Full Time Town of Bar Harbor Address 93 Cottage St Bar Harbor , ME 04609-1400 United States Population 5,200 Website http://www.barharbormaine.gov/ Form of Government Town Meeting ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job