DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MAINE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

LIMITED PERIOD POSITION

Opening Date: January 7, 2025

Closing Date:  January 22, 2025

Job Class Code: 5279
Grade: 22
Salary: $49,524.80 - $69,784.00/Annually
Position Number: 014001197

Purpose:

This position exists to develop and manage the Maine Service Fellows program. The Maine Service Fellows, per state statute,  exists to A) Increase the opportunities for individuals to devote a year of service to communities in the State; B) Attract to and retain in the State motivated adults who have completed a college degree within the prior 5 years to serve in positions where they can apply skills and abilities to projects for the benefit of citizens of the State; C) Provide rural and underserved communities in the State a resource to address critical health and human, public safety, education and environmental needs; and D) Strengthen civic engagement of both the program fellows and community residents through solutions based in whole or in part in volunteer service.

The position will assist the Climate Corps Coordinator with recruitment and onboarding of Fellows who commit to serving in a community full-time for a year. Fellows are placed in community-based organizations or municipalities and are not considered employees of the State. The position will support Maine Service Fellows during their service and assist with program including training, technical assistance, and implementation of the host site’s community project. They will support the Fellows positive integration into the site and community and help site supervisors troubleshoot challenges. They will assist with record-keeping and data collection to ensure reports are made on time to Commissioners and funders. They will assist with communications about the Maine Service Fellows to stakeholders. They will also support Volunteer Maine’s programming for the volunteer sector ensuring a connection between Maine Service Fellows and other community resilience initiatives. They will participate in or organize volunteer projects or promotional activities during designated times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to service corps/national service operating procedures
• Knowledge of statewide public and private programs, activities, agencies, and resources available in community and volunteer sector, including but not limited to climate resilience and adaptation
• Knowledge of volunteer organization and management techniques and practices.
• Ability to apply effective personnel management practices in the recruitment, selection, training, and retention of volunteers.
• Ability to provide leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including as part of a team.
• Ability to present ideas publicly.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to use applicable data management, information, communication, and educational technologies.
• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• Ability to analyze issues, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to engage diverse external audiences including potential host sites, potential recruits, currently serving Fellows, other State government officials and Federal officials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A four (4) year combination of education and/or experience in organizing, supervising, and/or coordinating a volunteer program.

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 13.29% 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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