Youth Programs Coordinator

Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN)

Pay rate: $25.75 - $26.50

The Opportunity Alliance is looking to fill the Youth Programs Coordinator position with our Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) program.

The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) is a program that operates as a support system for youth programming and as a catalyst for youth leadership development.

The Youth Programs 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, and restorative practices.  The coordinator is responsible for integrating local and statewide curriculum development, training, and technical assistance initiatives for adults, organizations, systems, and youth about the following topics: positive youth development, restorative practices, developmental relationships, and health strategies. This position directly supports Sources of Strength wrap-around youth programming, Peer Navigator pilot project, and works closely with youth leaders to collaboratively plan and host the annual Maine Youth Leadership Conference featuring youth leadership on issues of public health, social justice, and restorative practices.  

 Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, hourly paid position.

           Some weekend and overnights hours are required.

Location: Office located in Portland, ME.

         Opportunity to work partially remote in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services related field (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, or Public Health), with 2+ years’ experience in relevant field (e.g. education, public health, or youth development) preferred.

• 2+ years’ experience that includes demonstrated excellence and regular practice with some combination of the following is required: data collection and analysis, workshop facilitation, positive youth development practices, and teaching/learning with both adolescents and adult learners.

• Preferred knowledge of and experience in restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and/or social justice work in some combination.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with and/or connection to a community within the service area is preferred.

• Ability to travel throughout the state of Maine, including some overnights.

• The position requires some evening and weekend hours.

• Extensive knowledge of positive youth development, youth-adult partnerships, policy work with youth, prevention and public health practices.

• Experience working with diverse populations, including engaging geographically isolated youth, indigenous youth, LGBTQ youth, youth of color, and/or youth living in poverty.

• Excellent facilitation and training skills with both youth and adults in multiple settings.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

• Competent in working with multiple partners and in soliciting input.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in interpersonal communication.

• Exhibits extensive software skills and Internet research abilities.

• Contracts that have Rider D: 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.

• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with frequent physically active trainings and meetings with youth and adults, driving, typing and occasionally lifting material weighing up to 25 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 the agency’s location to complete work.  A good driving record is required.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• 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.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

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

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