Youth Workforce Development 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

Youth Workforce Development Coordinator Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) Pay rate: $24 - $26/ hour

The Youth Workforce Development Coordinator supports statewide and local youth engagement programs and initiatives that build young people’s resilience and strengthen youth leadership on issues of public health, social justice, youth employment, and restorative practices. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating statewide youth programming initiatives, collaborating and liaising with school districts and community partners; supporting statewide strategy and initiatives with MYAN statewide team and district-level stakeholders; co-planning of annual Youth Leadership Conference for youth and adults; and co-facilitating youth-adult partnership trainings as needed.

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Primarily Mon- Fri. Some travel may be required for meetings or conference support. *This current contract will end in August, 2027 though the program is working to secure funds for continuation of the program.

Location: Office is based in Portland, Maine. Some opportunity for remote work in a hybrid schedule may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services related field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, or Public Health) with 3+ years of work experience in relevant field (e.g. education, public health, or youth development) OR High School Diploma with 5+ years of work experience in related field required.
• Demonstrated excellence and regular practice with some combination of the following is required: group facilitation, positive youth development practices, and teaching/learning with both adolescents and adult learners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Maine, including some overnights.
• Position requires some evening and weekend hours.
• Preferred knowledge of positive youth development, youth-adult partnerships, workforce development best practices, and health strategies.
• Preferred knowledge of restorative practices, social-emotional learning, trauma-responsive practices, and/or social justice work in some combination.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills with both youth and adults in multiple settings.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Experience with coordinating a team to plan and implement multi-stage community-based work.
• Competent in working with multiple partners and in soliciting input.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits extensive software skills and Internet research abilities.
• Proficient in interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including engaging geographically isolated youth, indigenous youth, LGBTQ youth, youth of color, and/or youth living in poverty.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.

Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting up to 10 pounds. Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

About the Organization

Who we are… The Opportunity Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future" Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: Mental Health & Wellness Community Building Family & Early Childhood Education Economic Resources

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. The Opportunity Alliance envisions a community in which all people in Maine have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs, safe and stable housing, effective and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment, and basic needs supports.

Contact Information

For general inquiries: [e-mail]

Administrative Office: 50 Lydia Lane South Portland, ME 04106

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