Director, Maine Film Office - Agency Promotional Only

Location

Augusta, ME | United States

Job description

Department of Economic and Community Development

Director, Maine Film Office 

Code: 0948Pay Grade: 28 - $58,344.00 - $78,582.40/Annually

Open For Recruitment:February 26, 2024

Closes: March 11, 2024

Description: This is professional services work of a managerial nature in managing and directing all activities of the Maine Film Office. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies to promote Maine as a location for film and video production, developing and administering a budget, and overseeing the activities of the Maine Film Commission. Supervision is exercised over administrative support staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Representative Tasks: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates marketing and promotional programs in order to promote Maine as a location for film and video production.
• Designs and selects materials to be used for outreach, resource information, and marketing in order to ensure attainment of established goals and objectives.
• Writes, designs, and places advertisements and articles in trade magazines and newspapers in order to attract the film industry to Maine.
• Directs and oversees the establishment of site location and information files in order to ensure information regarding various locations for filming in Maine is current and available for distribution.
• Hires, trains, directs, supervises, and evaluates support staff in order to ensure a productive staff and attainment of goals and objectives.
• Prepares for and attends trade shows for the film industry in order to provide representation and information regarding Maine as a location for film and video production.
• Works with production companies; high-level federal, state, and local government officials; businesses; and others in order to solve problems associated with film and video production projects.
• Assists production companies working in Maine and acts as liaison with Maine communities, local officials, and state and federal agencies in order to provide administrative and logistical support and guidance.
• Interacts with the press, legislators, and members of the film industry in order to provide information and gain support for programs and activities.
• Oversees the activities of the Film Commission in order to ensure attainment of goals and objectives.
• Develops and maintains catalog of professional production services available in Maine in order to ensure information is current and readily available for production companies and others.
• Develops and administers annual budget, and monitors expenditures for administration of activities and programs in order to ensure required funds are allocated and expended as programmed.
• Reviews existing legislation, and develops new and proposed changes to existing legislation affecting filmmaking in Maine in order to enhance the climate in Maine for film and video production.

Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities Required: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

• Knowledge of the film and video production industry.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of modern management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to supervise and manage the work of interns, contract workers, and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TOthe following coursework/training and/or experience).

• An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of the film and video production industry, as well as marketing principles and practices. Experience must include managerial and/or administrative responsibilities.

Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  

• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). 

• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.41%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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