Program Officer, Maine Health Access Foundation

ABFE; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Program Officer dedicated to advancing health equity and social justice. This role involves developing and managing grants, conducting policy research, and engaging with communities to foster relationships of trust. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in community organizing and public policy, with a strong commitment to addressing the barriers faced by marginalized groups. Join a forward-thinking foundation that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to impactful initiatives that promote equity in health care. If you are a strategic thinker with a heart for social change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience in community organizing, public policy, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of health care barriers and equity issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage grants, policy research, and community engagement activities.
• Support program design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement.

Skills

Community Organizing

Public Policy

Racial Justice

Class Justice

Gender Justice

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Cultural Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Experience (9 years)

Job description

Program Officer, Maine Health Access Foundation

We pursue that mission through a set of goals and strategies anchored in advancing equity. We embrace many practices associated with an approach known as Trust-Based Philanthropy. These include centering relationships and sharing power. Within this framework, the Program Officer will develop and manage activities including grants, policy research, technical assistance, learning and information dissemination, partnership development, and community engagement in two of the foundation’s signature program areas.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be passionate about justice and social change, with experience in community organizing; racial, class and gender justice and equity; and public policy. We are seeking a strategic, creative thinker who excels at building relationships of trust. Program Officers employ their relational, analytic, and organizational skills to support community engagement, program design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement. They work closely with communities, partner organizations, applicants, and grantees, employing exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and striving to mitigate the power imbalances inherent between a foundation and its stakeholders.

Qualifications

Understanding of and ability to effectively relate to people and groups who face disproportionate barriers to health care and health is critical to success in this role. We seek a candidate with nine years combined highly relevant paid or unpaid experience and/or education post high school. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to: community organizing, public policy, racial/class/gender justice and equity, public health or health care, and community development. Prior experience with nonprofit organizations or philanthropy can be helpful.

Salary & Benefits

The MeHAF office is located in Augusta and all employees are expected to live in Maine. We work in a hybrid mode, with staff generally in our Augusta office on Mondays and Tuesdays and flexibility to work in the office or remotely for the rest of the week. This allows an individual who enjoys and embraces a mix of working collaboratively with others as part of a team and engaging in self-directed, independent work to thrive. We offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, and life and disability insurance as well as employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement account with up to 7% employer contribution. The starting salary range for a new Program Officer is approximately $69,000 - $77,000, depending on experience.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the full position description and send a cover letter sharing how their unique perspective and experiences fit this role, along with a resume to Dani Kalian by February 28, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Hiring Statement

MeHAF is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all federal and state anti- discrimination laws and operate in ways that are inclusive and welcoming for all employees, Board and committee members, contractors, consultants and vendors and free from discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, ancestry, genetic information, whistleblower status, military/veteran status, citizenship status, an assertion of a right or claim under the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, discipline, termination, and training, and any and all conditions of employment.