Executive Director

The Root Cellar; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

IRA match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Root Cellar seeks an Executive Director to provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational leadership for a Maine nonprofit serving Lewiston and Portland. The leader will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and supporters to guide growth, strengthen partnerships, and discern God’s vision for these communities.

The ED will oversee neighborhood development initiatives, manage assets including two residential buildings, advance affordable housing efforts, and shape a long‑term plan for

Job description

Lewiston & Portland

Salaried, Full-Time position with Health, Dental, IRA match and paid vacation and sick time

The Root Cellar Board of Trustees is seeking a Kingdom minded leader to steward a thriving ministry that has faithfully served the neighborhoods of Lewiston and Portland for more than 40 years. This is not simply an opportunity to lead a nonprofit organization. It is an opportunity to join a story that God has been writing through churches, volunteers, neighbors, staff members, and community partners for generations.

The Root Cellar exists to engage neighbors and volunteers to cultivate social, economic, and spiritual wholeness as part of God’s Kingdom. Through youth mentoring, workforce development, English language learning, food access initiatives, trauma healing, and community engagement, thousands of individuals are impacted each year.

While deeply rooted in neighborhood ministry, The Root Cellar's influence extends far beyond the blocks surrounding its buildings. The organization has become a trusted presence in Lewiston and Portland, serving as a bridge between churches, schools, businesses, government agencies, and families from around the world. The work begins in neighborhoods, but increasingly contributes to the flourishing of entire cities.

The next Executive Director will provide spiritual, strategic, and organizational stewardship while helping guide a healthy and growing ministry. This leader will build upon a strong foundation, support an exceptional staff team, strengthen partnerships throughout Maine, and help discern how God is calling The Root Cellar to serve its communities in the years ahead.

In addition to its ministry and programmatic work, The Root Cellar is actively investing in the long-term flourishing of its neighborhood through strategic community development initiatives. The organization currently owns two residential apartment buildings and adjacent property in downtown Lewiston, creating opportunities for affordable housing, community investment, and future expansion. The next Executive Director will play an important role in stewarding these assets and helping shape a long‑term vision for neighborhood transformation.

Most importantly, we are not looking for someone to bring their own vision for Lewiston and Portland. We are seeking a leader who can prayerfully discern, faithfully steward, and courageously pursue God's vision for these communities alongside our staff, volunteers, supporters, and neighbors.

The Root Cellar

89 BIrch St, Lewiston, ME 04240

207-782-3659

94 Washington Ave, Portland ME 04101

207-774-3197