Public Health Volunteer Coordinator

Department of Health and Human Services; Water Street (PA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services in Augusta, ME seeks a Maine Responds Volunteer Coordinator to lead the emergency medical volunteer workforce and ensure readiness for declared and non-declared emergencies. You will coordinate with Maine CDC staff and external partners to deploy volunteers and develop staffing models.

The role requires a public health degree and 3+ years of related experience; ICs-100/200/700/800 training is preferred, with strong relationship-building skills and ability

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Maine CDC’s volunteer emergency medical workforce in compliance with state and federal statutes.
• Plan and coordinate public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Ensure operational readiness of the Department's medical volunteer registry system.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public health stakeholders and partners.
• Recruit the right volunteers with the right skills and evaluate program effectiveness.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Stakeholder management

Public health

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Comprehensive Health Planner II

Opening Date: September 25, 2026. Closing Date: October 8, 2026. Job Class Code: 5050. Grade: 26 (Pro. & Tech. Svcs.). Salary: $58,801.60 - $82,555.20 per year. Position Number: 02032-1913. Location: Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities

As the Maine Responds Volunteer Coordinator, you will manage Maine CDC’s volunteer emergency medical workforce in compliance with both state and federal statutes. You will be part of the Maine CDC team who plans and coordinates public health emergency preparedness and response activities during times of declared and non-declared emergencies. Your primary role will be to ensure the operational readiness of the Departments medical volunteer registry system to deploy volunteer health professionals. You will develop and maintain relationships with all public health emergency preparedness and response stakeholders as well as local and community emergency management, emergency medical services, health care facilities, and others. This position requires working in a team environment so you should be comfortable working in a team approach.

Other duties of the Maine Responds Volunteer Coordinator include:

• Consulting and coordinating with Maine CDC staff as well as internal/external partners to develop and improve Maine’s readiness to respond, with a particular emphasis on the management of systems for the operational deployment of volunteer health professionals.
• Developing emergency response manuals that define staffing models for the Departments volunteer workforce.
• Developing and conducting training, exercises, and drills; including follow-up and corrective action according to established federal training protocol and guidelines for medical volunteers.
• Preparing written reports and summaries of volunteer activities for federal grant reporting purposes.
• Conducting an evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implementing improvements as necessary.
• Developing, administering, and reviewing policies and procedures to guide volunteer services.
• Developing and implementing effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills.
• Evaluating risks associated with each volunteer position and taking appropriate action to control the risks.
• Ensuring that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate state and federal statutes.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Candidates

• Public health or healthcare emergency preparedness and response experience
• Completed ICs-100, 200, 700, 800 training
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
• Ability to report for duty within 60 minutes of receiving notification of an incident requiring an emergency response

Agency Information

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Benefits of Working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Statements

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.

We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

About Us

If you're looking for a fulfilling career that allows you to serve the public and make a difference, consider working with Maine State Government! Our departments boast an array of professions, including attorneys, biologists, correctional officers, equipment operators, engineers, human resources professionals, information technology experts, law enforcement officers, nurses, park rangers, social workers, and transportation workers. With more than 100 agencies, boards, and offices, Maine State Government is the perfect place to explore various industries and interests. Whether you're interested in finance or forestry, there's an opportunity for you to help make Maine an even better place to live.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.