Power in Aging Director

Maine Tasting Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) seeks a dynamic 32-hour-per-week Power in Aging Director to lead our social change movement to end ageism in Maine and advance a more age-positive, age-equitable state.

The Director will shape strategy and growth of the Power in Aging initiative, align staff, programs, partnerships, and communications, and serve as the public face for education, trainings, and conferences across Maine, with some national travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex initiatives or programs.
• Ability to manage grants and budgets effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth of Power in Aging initiatives.
• Coordinate staff, programs, partnerships and communications.
• Represent MCOA at trainings, conferences and events.

Skills

Leadership

Grant management

Public speaking

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Grants management software

Job description

The Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) is seeking a 32-hour/week Power in Aging Director to lead our growing social change movement to end ageism in Maine and advance a more age-positive, age-equitable Maine.

The Power in Aging (PIA) initiative is the home for MCOA’s work to change how people think, talk, and act about aging and older people. PIA creates educational initiatives, builds partnerships, and, importantly, creates opportunities for people and organizations to move from learning about ageism to taking action to disrupt it. Current initiatives include the Leadership Exchange on Ageism (LEA), Age-Positive Workplace, Age-Positive Healthcare and Public Health, public education and messaging, and customized training for organizations and communities.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who understands social change and what it takes to turn ideas into action. The PIA Director will lead the strategy and growth of this work, aligning PIA’s people, programs, partnerships, communications, and resources to deepen its impact and build a movement to end ageism.A particular focus will be creating more ways for engaged people to move from learning to action. The Director will also be a visible leader for this work, representing MCOA through presentations, trainings, partnerships, conferences, and other public engagement.

The successful candidate will have experience leading complex initiatives, managing and motivating people, building partnerships, managing grants, and engaging in social change or social justice work. Strong writing, presentation, facilitation, organizational, and communication skills are essential. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively and managing multiple priorities. Experience working on issues affecting older people and a strong working understanding of ageism are critical.

MCOA is a collaborative, mission-driven organization whose work is equity centered, possibility driven, and impact focused. We offer a flexible, supportive work environment, generous benefits and leave, and a team committed to making meaningful social and systems change.

This is a 32-hour/week, ongoing position contingent on available funding. The PIA Director reports to the MCOA Executive Director, supervises the LEA Manager, PIA staff, consultants and volunteers. The position is primarily remote with flexibility in work schedules, but requires in-person participation in meetings, trainings, and events throughout Maine and occasional national travel. Candidates must live in Maine.

Salary: $37–$42 per hour, depending on experience, plus generous benefits and leave. The ideal candidate will be available to start November 30, 2026.

The MCOA is a nonprofit organization in good standing in Maine and is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. MCOA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, political affiliation, or religious belief. We actively encourage people with diverse lived experience to apply.