Programs & Operations Director — Nonprofit (Hybrid)

OUT Maine; Rockland (ME); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

2 weeks sick leave

14 paid holidays

100% employer-paid health insurance (f

retirement contribution plan

dental coverage (optional)

Job summary

OUT Maine is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead internal operations, supervise staff, and strengthen systems that support our LGBTQ+ youth programs. You will collaborate with the Executive Director and Policy Director to ensure services align with our mission across Maine.

You will manage budgets, HR tasks, and day-to-day operations while fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring compliance with grant and government requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 5+ years nonprofit or relevant management experience, including supervising staff.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with HR basics, budgeting, or operations.
• A clear, direct communication style that builds trust with staff at every level.
• A genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ youth and the communities OUT Maine serves.
• Lived experience within the LGBTQ+ community is a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level leadership for OUT Maine’s programs, guiding program policy and ensuring programs stay true to our mission.
• Supervise and support staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
• Develop and manage program budgets, and ensure grant deliverables and government contract requirements are met on time and within budget
• Oversee day to day internal operations, including HR administration, personnel records, and organizational policies
• Cultivate a strong, connected internal team culture that keeps our work grounded in OUT Maine’s mission and long-term vision.
• Coordinate with the Policy Director to keep program operations aligned with OUT Maine's external legislative and policy priorities
• Serve on OUT Maine's Leadership Team, support the Executive Director on organizational policy, and step in for the Executive Director on internal operational matters as needed

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit management

Budgeting

HR/Operations

Communication

LGBTQ+ youth advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

OUT Maine is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead internal operations, supervise staff, and strengthen systems that support our LGBTQ+ youth programs. You will collaborate with the Executive Director and Policy Director to ensure services align with our mission across Maine.

You will manage budgets, HR tasks, and day-to-day operations while fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring compliance with grant and government requirements.