Maine Community Action Partnership (MeCAP) Managing Director

KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead its strategic vision and operations. This role is pivotal in advocating for community action agencies in Maine, aiming to alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, financial acumen, and a passion for community service. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $75,000 annually, along with a generous benefits package. If you are a self-driven leader with a commitment to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic visioning skills required.
• Experience in financial management and fundraising is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead MeCAP's strategic vision and financial sustainability.
• Act as the public face and drive stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Visioning

Financial Management

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Communications

Public Relations

Team Management

Governance

Risk Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiating Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Maine Community Action Partnership (MeCAP) Managing Director

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Maine Community Action Partnership (MeCAP) is seeking a dynamic leader to fill the open MeCAP Managing Director role!

MeCAP is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of Maine people by advocating for, promoting and supporting the work of the Maine community action agencies. Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes Maine a better place to live by working to alleviate poverty.

The Managing Director will lead MeCAP's strategic vision, financial sustainability, and operations while acting as the organization's public face and driving its impact through stakeholder engagement and grants administration. Reporting directly to the MeCAP President and Board of Directors, this position will play a critical role in ensuring that Community Action resources are available statewide in Maine.

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in leadership and strategic visioning, financial management, fundraising and grant writing, communications and public relations, operation and team management, governance and risk management, project management and stellar interpersonal and negotiating skills. Additionally, a broad understanding of poverty-related issues in Maine, how Community Action can be used to work toward alleviating poverty in Maine, and the ability to be flexible and self-driven is required.

A Bachelor's Degree and related experience is required. This is an exempt position, providing a competitive salary (starting at $75,000 per year) and generous benefits package.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to the MeCAP Board of Directors at [e-mail]. Application submissions will be accepted until Friday, April 11, 2025. Submissions that do not include a cover letter detailing your relevant experience will not be considered.

Please note - KVCAP is managing the hiring process but is NOT the employer. MeCAP is the company hiring and will be the employer of the candidate chosen.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Civic and Social Organizations