Youth Leadership & Workforce Coordinator

The Opportunity Alliance; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical benefits

403(b) retirement match

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Youth Workforce Development Coordinator for the Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN). This full-time role supports statewide and local youth engagement, focusing on public health, social justice, and restorative practices, in collaboration with MYAN and district partners.

Based in Portland, ME, with hybrid options, the role involves coordinating programs, planning conferences, and facilitating trainings while traveling across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services or related field with 3+ years in relevant work (education, public health, youth development) or High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with group facilitation and youth/adult learning.
• Ability to travel within Maine and occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide and local youth programming initiatives.
• Collaborate with school districts and community partners.
• Co‑plan annual Youth Leadership Conference for youth and adults.
• Co‑facilitate youth–adult partnership trainings as needed.

Skills

Group facilitation

Youth development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or human services

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Youth Workforce Development Coordinator for the Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN). This full-time role supports statewide and local youth engagement, focusing on public health, social justice, and restorative practices, in collaboration with MYAN and district partners.

Based in Portland, ME, with hybrid options, the role involves coordinating programs, planning conferences, and facilitating trainings while traveling across the state.