Program Coordinator, Northern and Downeast Maine

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

2 weeks sick leave

14 paid holidays

Employer paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Dental coverage (optional)

Job summary

OUT Maine is seeking a Program Coordinator for Northern and Downeast Maine. The role focuses on building relationships, delivering youth programs, and supporting LGBTQ+ advocacy in a rural, community-based setting.

Responsibilities include leading programs for youth under 22, coordinating with GSTA groups, and helping organize community efforts alongside the Policy Director. Travel and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Networking and community building in Northern and Downeast Maine.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person and virtual programs for youth under 22.
• Build relationships in Northern and Downeast Maine with communities and partners.
• Support GSTA groups and their advisors.
• Support community organizing and advocacy with the Policy Director.
• Facilitate trainings with youth and adults in schools and community spaces.
• Listen to youth and community needs and design programs accordingly.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Community building

Facilitation

Listening and program design

Project management

Training

Youth outreach

Tech proficiency

Youth and adult partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mac

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Program Coordinator, Northern and Downeast Maine

OUT Maine | Full time | Community-based

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.

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.