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Airport Operations Coordinator I
Aviation & Transportation Department – Portland International Jetport
Under the direction of the Airport Security and Operations Center Manager, the Operations Coordinator I provides centralized security and communications oversight for the airport while working in the 24/7/365 Airport Operations Center. The primary duties of this position include monitoring surveillance cameras, access points, alarms, energy management systems, weather-related equipment, phones, and radios. Pay range starting at $771.60/week-40 hrs. ($19.29/hour). For more information and to apply, click here. Accepting applications until vacancy is filled.
Historic Preservation Program Manager
Department of Planning and Urban Development
The City of Portland’s Historic Preservation program is a part of the Planning and Urban Development Department, which promotes and plans for the future vitality, livability, and prosperity of one of the most dynamic cities in the northeast. The Department’s work involves overseeing and directing all planning and urban development activities including: comprehensive planning, implementing and amending the City’s zoning and land use policies, site plan, subdivision, and historic preservation ordinances, design review, management of the City’s Public Art program, transportation planning, and other long range planning projects. Pay Range: $66,066 - $74,529. Accepting applications until position is filled. Click here for more information and to apply.
Program Coordinator - Prevention & Diversion Program, Project
Health and Human Services Department – Shelter Services - Social Services Division
The Social Services Division is seeking candidates for a full time, project position. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with flexibility to work other hours as needed including rotating on call responsibilities. This is an administrative/management position responsible for triaging needs of those seeking emergency shelter services and coordinating appropriate community and housing resources. This position will also be responsible for rigorous data entry and documentation requirements as required by HUD. Additional duties include location of and placement in permanent housing, client outreach and relationship building, development of housing resources, and follow up to ensure increased community supports and long-term housing stability. Accepting applications until position is filled. Compensation: $61,023 - $75,044 annually. To read the full job description and learn how to apply, click here.
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Business Liaison, Greater Portland Workforce Initiative at United Way of Southern Maine
Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, Greater Portland Workforce Initiative, the Business Liaison supports and advances United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM’s) mission by identifying, developing, and maintaining high-quality relationships with organizations and individuals. The Business Liaison position is a two-year, grant-funded position that will lead a pilot project supporting efforts in Southern Maine to improve employment outcomes for recent immigrants and foreign-trained professionals. The project will develop a system for employers to become better equipped and more confident in hiring, promoting, and retaining more immigrants and refugees, including appropriate placement or pathways for foreign-trained individuals to mitigate “brain waste,” i.e., employment that disregards their previous training and expertise. Starting salary: $51,000. Applications accepted through May 6th. Learn more about the position and how to apply.
Advocacy Outreach Team Leader, Preble Street
The Advocacy Outreach Team Leader supports Preble Street efforts to end hunger and homelessness in Maine by ensuring the provision of high-quality services in alignment with the agency mission through providing direction to Homeless Voices for Justice (HVJ) and Maine Hunger Initiative (MHI). The Team Leader develops and implements HVJ/MHI program activities and provides direct support to clients engaging in HVJ/MHI. The position involves policy advocacy and community organizing to support positive policy change at the local, state, and federal level to ensure Mainers have the food they need. Compensation: $20.75/hr. Learn more and apply here.
Senior Planner, Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG)
GPCOG is looking for an experienced planning professional to provide a range project management and planning services in support of local governments and regional partners throughout southern Maine. If you have strong, demonstrated knowledge of urban design and placemaking principles, experience writing and/or administering form-based codes, and understanding of site development, factors affecting development feasibility, and local community development, we’d like you to be part of our team. Compensation: up to $85,000. Application deadline: May 27th. Click here for more information and how to apply.
Director, Cultural Alliance of Maine
The Cultural Alliance of Maine (CAM), a new statewide coalition to unite, champion, and advance Maine’s cultural sector, seeks an inaugural Director: a cooperative and transformational leader with a commitment to and skills in equitable, anti-racist community building and shared leadership. This individual will have an entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset and be excited by the work needed to partner with a wide range of stakeholders and constituents to establish CAM as a nonprofit in 2022-23 and to build this alliance; strong environmental, networking, and organizational development skills, and the verbal and written abilities to represent and advocate for the advancement of Maine’s libraries, historical societies, arts organizations, creative industries, and cultural workers. 5+ years in cultural and/or nonprofit or legislative work desirable. Compensation: $70,000.
Community Impact Manager, CA$H and Financial Stability, United Way of Southern Maine
The Community Impact Manager, Financial Stability, and their fellow Community Impact (“CI”) Department staff members are responsible for leading the strategic investment of United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) financial and non-financial resources to create the most significant possible impact in Cumberland and York Counties through Thrive2027. This includes strategies to assist individuals and families and achieve community and systems-level change. Essential to this work is implementing a strategic plan for impact based on an understanding of community needs, an awareness of community resources, a knowledge of best practices or promising strategies, and an ability to leverage and align UWSM’s unique strengths to support the strategy, engage in relationships and partnerships, and measure results. Application Deadline: May 20th. Compensation: $51,000. Learn more and apply here.
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