Hybrid: Experiential Learning & Partnerships Lead

Maine Tasting Center; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

15 vacation days in the first year

12 sick days per year

Health insurance with HSA plan

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Professional development funding

Job summary

Educate Maine is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to support and coordinate experiential learning programs across Maine, connecting learners with internships, apprenticeships, and other career pathways. The role partners with employers, schools, and workforce organizations to design and manage events, programs, and partnerships, with in-person work 2–3 days per week in Portland.

Occasional evenings and weekends are required to support programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in fields such as workforce development, organizational development, human resources, non-profit management, recruiting.
• Ability to self-start and creatively solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team.
• Flexibility to work hours including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate experiential learning programs including internships, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships.
• Design, promote, and facilitate events expanding experiential learning opportunities.
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with employers, schools, and organizations.
• Monitor program milestones and implement improvements based on evaluations.
• Represent Educate Maine at meetings, conferences and events to cultivate external partnerships.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Partnership & collaboration

Travel regionally and nationally

Self-starting and problem solving

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Educate Maine is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to support and coordinate experiential learning programs across Maine, connecting learners with internships, apprenticeships, and other career pathways. The role partners with employers, schools, and workforce organizations to design and manage events, programs, and partnerships, with in-person work 2–3 days per week in Portland.

Occasional evenings and weekends are required to support programs.