MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

RESILIENCE PROGRAM MANAGER - COMMUNICATIONS

-LIMITED PERIOD-

Opening Date: March 21, 2025

Closing Date:  April 14, 2025

Job Class Code: MA30
Grade: 30
Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20/Annually
Position Number: 095001181

Position Description

The Resilience Program Manager (Communications) in the Maine Office of Community Affairs will support activities in the new State Resilience Office, established to provide leadership and coordination of state resilience policies and activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to improve Maine’s resilience to flooding, storm events and other natural hazards through planning, technical assistance, and financial support in collaboration with tribal governments and state agencies, municipalities, regional councils and other stakeholders.  

BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The new State Resilience Office is established within the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA). MOCA is a new standalone State office that partners with Maine communities to strengthen planning and implementation at the local level. The State Resilience Office will provide leadership and coordination of state resilience policies and activities, including leading the implementation of activities of a major $69 million climate resilience grant, funded through the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. Over the next five years, Maine will implement three integrated climate resilience-building strategies that advance the recommendations outlined in Maine Won't Wait. Strategies include: build enduring community resilience, reduce climate impacts through nature-based solutions and investments in green infrastructure, and strengthen the resilience of working waterfronts.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Resilience Program Manager will support state resilience policies and activities, including supporting the implementation of activities funded by a NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grant. The position will manage communications, outreach, and engagement with municipal and tribal governments, regional organizations, community leaders, and partner organizations. Additional duties include supporting program administration, including coordination and collaboration with grant activity partners; and supporting agency coordination and collaboration on resilience policy and activities, including supporting implementation of the state’s NOAA climate resilience grant award.  

This is a five-year grant funded position reporting to the Resilience Director of the State Resilience Office within the Maine Office of Community Affairs. This position will be a hybrid position headquartered in Augusta, Maine, with travel throughout the state as necessary and appropriate. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex ideas accessible
• Strong organizational skills, including project and task management, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Experience delivering tailored virtual, hybrid, and in-person engagements for priority audiences including municipal leaders and partner organizations
• Experience developing content for websites, social media, press releases, and other public communications
• At least four years of professional work experience or equivalent education in resilience or communications.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• Ability to navigate complex organizations, develop trust with senior leaders, and build trusted relationships among diverse groups of colleagues and stakeholders
• Graduate-level training in planning, public policy, climate resilience, hazard mitigation, or related fields or communications or related fields.

Preference will be given to those who submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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