What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at State of Maine, Volunteer Maine?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles of analysis, management, and development issues.
Knowledge of the practices and principles of policy planning and formulation.
Knowledge of the structure and operations of related state and federal government programs. Knowledge and experience related to the volunteer and community service sector and the issues that impact capacity, sustainability, and development of the sector.
Knowledge of requirements of the federal National and Community Service Trust Act and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act.
Knowledge of best practices and effective strategies in securing philanthropic resources to support the work of the private support organization.
Knowledge of and expertise in the ongoing engagement of an appointed public sector body, such as the Commission, including new member orientation as well as committee engagement.
Ability to serve as a spokesperson for MCCS with federal, state, and local governments, as well as the general public. Ability to provide nimble and agile leadership in a dynamic political and regulatory environment.
Ability to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with external organizations.
Ability to effectively lead change and development through strategic planning.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form with a variety of internal and external audiences.
Ability to assess current operational practices and systems to ensure high-quality outputs and deliverables.
Ability to build, lead, and inspire an effective staff team with accountability and the practice of emotional intelligence principles.
Ability to utilize excellent listening and strong negotiation skills.
Ability to lead and track programmatic goals and objectives, budgets, and financial forecasting.
Ability to administer federal grant fund programs.

Qualifications

Graduate degree preferred in a related field and eight years of senior management experience in a government agency, major nonprofit organization, university, or volunteer community service setting.

Four years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following : serving as lead staff for a public or nonprofit board or decision-making body, administration of a National Service or volunteer program, and / or management of the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations to a federal program and exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated understanding of civic engagement and current policy initiatives that link civic engagement and volunteerism to solving critical community challenges, especially in rural, economically disadvantaged, and / or multi-lingual communities.

Work Environment

Office-based on state office campus. Volunteer Maine is an independent agency housed within the State's Office of Community Affairs, which provides funding and technical assistance to Maine's municipalities and communities. Maine is a beautiful rural state with four distinct seasons and excellent quality of life. Whether you enjoy the mountains, the seashore, lakeside living, an urban or an agricultural setting, Maine offers it all.

Benefits

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.

Salary : $11,197 - $12,514

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Executive Director job openings

Executive Director

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at State of Maine, Volunteer Maine?

What is the career path for a Executive Director?

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Executive Director jobs in the Augusta, ME area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Executive Director jobs in the Augusta, ME area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!