Youth Workforce & Leadership Coordinator

Maine Tasting Center; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance (80%/20

Job summary

Community Organizing Alliance (COA) is seeking a Youth Coordinator to advance racial and social justice, build a youth base, and lead COA’s youth programming. The role focuses on program development, delivery, and integrating youth work with COA’s mission and campaigns, including career exploration and workforce development.

COA educates Black and immigrant youth across Maine to become agents of change through civic education, organizing, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience in non-profit, civic or social impact sectors.
• Experience organizing, outreach, and youth leadership development.
• Curriculum design and workshop facilitation experience.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-cultural skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to recruit and retain youth for leadership programs.
• Provide 1:1 mentor support and connect youth to internships and jobs.
• Develop partnerships creating internships and career opportunities.
• Design and run monthly workshops and curriculum.
• Track participation and outcomes to align with grant requirements.
• Support Youth Leadership Council with staff.
• Collaborate with staff to support campaigns and events.

Skills

Curriculum design

Workshop facilitation

Partnership development

Mentorship programs

Community outreach

Cross-cultural communication

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Community Organizing Alliance (COA) is seeking a Youth Coordinator to advance racial and social justice, build a youth base, and lead COA’s youth programming. The role focuses on program development, delivery, and integrating youth work with COA’s mission and campaigns, including career exploration and workforce development.

COA educates Black and immigrant youth across Maine to become agents of change through civic education, organizing, and leadership development.