The Seacoast Chief Fire Officers Mutual Aid District (SCFOMAD) seeks an experienced, collaborative professional to serve as its contracted Executive Director. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation, support member needs, and help advance the District’s organizational and strategic priorities.
The Executive Director works in partnership with the President and Board of Directors, providing administrative coordination, professional advice, and leadership in support of the District’s mission. The District welcomes candidates who excel at translating Board direction into results, as well as those who bring a proactive leadership approach to identifying opportunities, recommending priorities, and advancing approved initiatives with Board support.
The balance of administrative support and organizational leadership will reflect the selected candidate’s strengths and priorities established with the President and Board. In either approach, the Executive Director reports to the President and Board and works within the authority of the contract, District policies, procedures, and governing documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the district
- Support the President, Board of Directors, committees, and divisions.
- Represent the SCFOMAD with governmental agencies, professional organizations, and regional partners.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to fire chiefs.
- Assist with financial administration, budgeting, membership services, and Association communications.
- Oversee established regional programs and training initiatives.
- Assist in developing and implementing new programs and strategic initiatives.
- Promote regional cooperation, professional development, and excellence within the fire service.
Qualifications
Required
- Management experience: At least five years of experience as a Chief Fire Officer or in an equivalent management role.
- Eligibility: Must not be currently employed by, or a member of, any SCFOMAD city or town.
- Transportation and insurance: A valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and appropriate insurance coverage maintained at the contractor’s expense.
- Professional conduct: Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and represent the District professionally.
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes
- Education: A post-secondary degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Administrative skills: Proficiency in budgeting, written communications, and common business software.
- Independent follow-through: Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and accomplish agreed-upon objectives with limited oversight.
- Collaborative leadership: Ability to build trust, work effectively with a governing board and member organizations, and balance initiative with accountability.
Compensation
- Salary Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Contract period: One year, with annual review for possible extension or nonrenewal based on performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current résumé to and cover letter to Russell Osgood, President rosgood@ogunquit.gov. Initial screening will be held on December 10, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled. Direct questions regarding the opportunity to Russell Osgood, (207) 601-5111 or rosgood@ogunquit.gov