Program Coordinator, Northern and Downeast Maine

OUT Maine; Rockland (ME); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OUT Maine seeks a Program Coordinator to build relationships in Northern and Downeast Maine, growing a network of supporters for LGBTQ+ youth and leading programs for youth under 22. You will support GSTA groups and advocate alongside our Policy Director, delivering inclusive and affirming services.

This full-time, community-based role requires strong facilitation, listening, and project-management skills. Travel to Rockland is needed, with statewide opportunities and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in positive youth development.
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth.
• Networking and community-building in Northern and Downeast Maine.
• Experience with rural/small-town relationships.
• Organizing or advocacy experience is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation and training with youth and adults.
• Listening to youth and community to shape programs.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Mac, MS Office, and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of youth and adult partnerships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships in local communities to grow the network of supporters for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Lead in-person and virtual programs for youth under 22.
• Support GSTA groups and their advisors.
• Support community organizing and advocacy alongside the Policy Director.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, affirming, and responsive to community needs.

Skills

Community Building

Facilitation

Listening & Program Design

Project Management

Rural Relationships

Organizing & Advocacy

Youth & Adult Partnerships

LGBTQ+ Youth Experience

Networking

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Mac

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

OUT Maine is seeking a relationship builder with deep community roots to join our growing team as Program Coordinator in Northern and Downeast Maine. The Program Coordinator builds relationships in local communities to grow the network of people and partners who support LGBTQ+ youth, leads in person and virtual programs for youth under 22, supports Gay Straight Trans Alliance (GSTA) groups and their advisors, and supports community organizing and advocacy in the region alongside our Policy Director. This role requires strong facilitation and community-building skills and a commitment to creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth.

At OUT Maine, our mission is bold and clear: we strive to foster environments that embrace and celebrate the rich diversity of queer youth in Maine. We are committed to transforming the systems that intersect with their lives, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and affirmed. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we work to create a more inclusive and welcoming society where every young person can thrive, with all of their intersecting identities honored.

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about making a difference, have lived experience advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and meet the following qualifications.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 3 years of experience in positive youth development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ Youth: Experience and interest in working with LGBTQ+ youth.
• Community Building: Networking and community building experience in Northern and Downeast Maine, including building trust one on one and bringing new people and partners into the work.
• Rural Relationships: Experience building relationships in rural and small town communities, with the ability to identify key people, groups, and resources and connect them.
• Organizing and Advocacy: Experience with community organizing or advocacy is a plus.
• Facilitation: Excellent facilitation and training skills with youth and adults in schools, community spaces, and other settings.
• Listening and Program Design: Skill in listening to youth and community members and shaping programs around their needs.
• Project Management: Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast paced environment.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with Mac, MS Office, and Google Workspace.
• Youth and Adult Partnerships: Knowledge of youth and adult partnerships is a plus.

Working Conditions

• This is a full time, community-based position located in Northern or Downeast Maine, working from home and in the community. Travel to the OUT Maine office in Rockland is required at least twice a month, along with some statewide travel. Evening and weekend hours are required for programs like youth groups, overnights, and retreats, and are scheduled in advance.
• Must pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks, and have a good driving record, a reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Salary from $45,000 to $50,000, based on experience. 3 weeks paid vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave; 14 paid holidays; 100% employer paid health insurance (employee only); retirement contribution plan; and optional dental coverage.

Friday, November 13, 2026

OUT Maine values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We follow federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability or veteran status.