Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. With multiple locations around the New Hampshire Seacoast, Great Bay Kids staffs 100+ employees and serves 400+ children.
Job Description
Great Bay Kids seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as its ExecutiveDirector to oversee the strategic direction, financial sustainability, operational excellence, and mission-driven impact of the organization.
As the face of Great Bay Kids, the ExecutiveDirector will build strong relationships with the Board, staff, community leaders, donors, lending institutions, and families to ensure GBK continues to thrive as a cornerstone of health, wellness, and community development.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Leadership
Drive the mission, vision, and values of GBK, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and implement a forward-thinking strategic plan to meet the evolving needs of the center and the surrounding communities.
Oversee marketing and outreach efforts, including the creation of parent-friendly materials, newsletters, and resources that highlight the benefits of early childhood education.
Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, businesses and government agencies to expand investment in and access to quality early childhood education and resources.
Operational Management
Oversee the daily operations of all GBK facilities, programs, and services to maintain high quality and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Financial Oversight & Fundraising
Work collaboratively with the Finance Director to maintain fiduciary oversight on financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Work closely with the Board Treasurer to ensure efficient use of resources and maintain adequate funding.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including federal, state, and local grants and foundations.
Drive revenue growth through memberships, program fees, grants, and philanthropic contributions.
Advocacy & Public Policy
Develop and maintain relationships with legislators, government officials, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support public policies that protect and enhance the Children's Advocacy Centers model.
Represent the organization in state and national policy discussions and collaborations.
Support Advocacy Efforts and build partnerships that support GBK's mission for favorable early childhood policies.
Board Collaboration
Maintain strong working relationships with the Board of Directors, partner agencies, government officials, grantors, foundations, and contractors.
Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement policies, goals, and strategic objectives.
Prepare board materials and provide partnership for all board committees.
Team Leadership and Development
Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing team committed to excellence and inclusivity.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and significant leadership experience in a relevant role and/or industry.
Possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Successfully pass a physical examination within 60 days of employment.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Additional Information
We believe our staff is what sets us apart and support their wellbeing by providing the following benefits:
403(b) match
Childcare tuition discounts
Paid Time Off
8 paid holidays annually
Employer contributions toward health insurance
Company paid life and short-term disability insurance
Voluntary dental, vision and supplemental insurance
Training & Development days throughout the year
Quarterly employee engagement events
Tuition Assistance
$141k-219k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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Executive Administrative Coordinator
Maine Wing Management LLC
Executive director job in Portland, ME
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to company leadership and broader organization. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day administrative functions, document management, and executive support, including handling various office and operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage document storage, file upload inloading
Review mail, organize, scan appropriatly
Support executive leadership with scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of team meetings.
Capture meeting notes, track action items, and follow up with participants to ensure timely completion.
Coordinate and organize team events, including logistics and vendor management.
Order office supplies upon need.
Perform a variety of executive support tasks, including running errands (e.g., bank deposits, vehicle maintenance, city hall visits).
Assist with miscellaneous administrative and operational needs as required.
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workplace Apps (gmail, docs, sheets, calendar), general comfort with digital tools for scheduling and document management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Reliable transportation for completing external tasks (e.g., errands, deliveries).
$36k-54k yearly est. 4d ago
Regional Division Director of Highway Services
McFarland Johnson 3.4
Executive director job in Freeport, ME
At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we're more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Division Director (RDD) of Highway Services to join our growing Transportation practice in one of our Northeast offices. The RDD will lead regional operations and business development, working closely with MJ's Director of Transportation and other RDDs to drive growth strategies, process improvements, performance management, and other strategic initiatives.
This role is accountable for regional performance in client satisfaction, employee engagement, cultural alignment, talent development, strategic positioning, business development, innovation, quality assurance, workload planning, branding, and financial results.
Reporting to the position are:
Senior Managers who are responsible for managing and developing technical staff and serving as project managers.
Senior Technical Specialists who are responsible for developing technical capabilities and performing quality control within their assigned discipline areas.
Why Join MJ?
Career Growth: This position offers tremendous growth opportunities for career-minded professionals.
Innovative Projects: Join a team dedicated to sustainable and groundbreaking infrastructure solutions that make a positive impact on the world.
Award-Winning Culture: Our unique culture focuses on employee retention and continuous growth, fostering an environment where you can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Business Development
Develop and execute regional growth strategies, including market plans and client assessments, to expand highway services and market share.
Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and key clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Lead business development by setting growth targets, guiding Go/No-Go decisions, and managing key client accounts.
Drive strategic pursuits through leadership of major proposals, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
Represent the firm at industry events to enhance visibility and strengthen partnerships.
Operational & Financial Management
Set and achieve annual targets for revenue, profitability, backlog, and utilization.
Monitor financial performance and project multipliers; implement corrective actions as needed.
Oversee forecasting, resource allocation, and staffing to optimize productivity and meet schedules.
Collaborate with HR and supervisors on staffing plans and key recruiting efforts.
Review and approve proposals, contracts, and major agreements; advise leadership on legal and HR matters.
Manage divisional budgets for training, conferences, and professional development.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, QA/QC standards, and operational procedures.
Team Leadership & Development
Drive growth of regional technical capabilities and represent the firm as a thought leader through conferences and publications.
Ensure quality excellence by implementing the Quality Management Plan and overseeing reviews.
Recruit, mentor, and develop staff to achieve performance goals and advance career growth.
Provide senior-level guidance to project managers and engineering teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field with 15+ Years of experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure is a plus.
Experience in regional management, operations, business development, marketing, and staff development.
Experience managing large teams and complex transportation programs across a geographic region.
Strong understanding of business conditions, strategy, and client needs.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to company values and continuous improvement.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive base salary based on location, experience and qualifications.
Additional industry leading performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave and paid holidays.
Fully funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
401(k) match.
Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference:
At MJ, we believe that employee-owners are more committed to delivering quality services. Be a part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. As Regional Division Director of Highway Services, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of a growth-minded firm dedicated to career growth opportunities and client relationships. Apply today and become a part of our innovative team dedicated to engineering excellence and client satisfaction.
$100k-161k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Executive Director of Dining
Bowdoin College 4.1
Executive director job in Brunswick, ME
Food at Bowdoin is a big deal . At Bowdoin Dining Services, we work hard to meet the changing needs-and sophisticated tastes-of our students. Our dining operations make everything from scratch and are consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining! We have our own butcher shop, bakeshop and organic garden that supply food to our 2 dining halls and 3 retail locations. We pride ourselves in purchasing local as often as possible and in keeping with Bowdoin's bicentennial motto, “The College and the Common Good”, Bowdoin Dining Service recognizes its responsibility to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship by integrating environmental awareness, local action, and global thinking into our operational planning and decision-making. In addition to the dining and retail operations, our catering operations are world-class, crafting innovative menus for large-scale community-wide events such as commencement and our annual Downeast Lobster Bake. The ExecutiveDirector of Dining will provide vision, leadership, strategic planning and management of all resources for campus dining operations including board, cash and catering operations. The ExecutiveDirector will be expected to engage with students and dining staff to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and create menus that students both require and appreciate while being an engaging leader to staff.
$90k-135k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Regional Director of Advanced Practice Providers - Northern Region
Bluewater Health 3.9
Executive director job in Brunswick, ME
Job Description and Responsibilities
The BW Regional Director of APPs will, in conjunction with the Regional Medical Director and the Local Lead APPs, help build a strong team of collaborative Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who work with BlueWater Health.
The Primary role will be to serve as a liaison and a representative for APPs to:
The Director's Group at BlueWater
The senior leadership and Board of Directors as needed
The Local Lead APP
Potential APP recruits
Potential BlueWater Health organization contracts
Responsibilities to include:
Participate in creating a culture of teamwork between all providers across BlueWater
Maintaining a positive relationship with APPs across BlueWater in order to understand issues specific to APPs
Matrixed oversight of Lead APPs within region, in collaboration with site based Medical Directors.
Direct oversight of regional APP Smokejumper program and providers
Active membership and participation in the Medical Director's Group at BlueWater
In collaboration with local Lead APPs, Medical Directors, and Provider Relations, advise the leadership at BlueWater regarding APP staffing needs, compensation, and benefits programs.
In conjunction with the local Lead APPs act as a resource for the Regional Medical Director and other leadership at BlueWater to provide input on clinical and workflow processes in clinical areas as it pertains to the APPs
As needed, participate in the recruiting and interviewing of prospective candidates for employment with BlueWater, for both physicians and APPs
Acts as a liaison between local Lead APPs and BW Leadership
Contributes to the process of developing new contracts and programs as needed
Reports to: Regional Medical Director
Clinical Role:
Highly capable clinical skills in Emergency Medicine
Works clinically as a smokejumper in their region
BlueWater's Northern region currently includes the following clinical sites:
Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Department and Walk-in Clinic, Brunswick, ME
Houlton Regional Hospital, Houlton, ME
The hospitals in the Central Maine Healthcare System;
Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, ME
Rumford Hospital , Rumford, ME
Benefits Include:
Admin stipend with credit toward FTE
Additional budget as approved for leadership training/conferences
BlueWater Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
$65k-143k yearly est. 46d ago
Area Director I-Gorham, Maine
Young Life 4.0
Executive director job in Gorham, ME
If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.
Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.
Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Job Specific Working Conditions:
Young Life Sebago encompasses ministries in two small suburban towns (Gorham and Windham, Maine) with a YL club for both high schools and a combined WL club. It is a healthy thriving area that has been around for over 15 years with a strong Committee, a part-time staff and a part-time Admin. Both part-time staff plan to continue in this ministry and train/support incoming staff. There are several promising opportunities for growth - both towns have colleges that YL has connections with, there are neighboring towns with interest in starting YL in their communities, and there are positive relationships with local churches. The small-town feel of the towns and the area makes ministry very organic and authentic. While this posting is for an Area Director, if there was a candidate who has not completed the Staff Associate program, they would be encouraged to apply for the Staff Associate program.
Area Director ISummary:
Through spiritual leadership and proper management, lead in developing a team in the area to carry out Young Life's mission of introducing kids to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development - “Following Jesus” includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God's Word.
Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.
Ensure that all Young Life ministry in the area, is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that takes place out of the overflow of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Leadership Development - “Equipping leaders, committee and staff” includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
Partner with Regional director and Committee to cast vision for reaching “every kid” within the defined area.
Develop consistent gatherings with committee, leaders and staff to build unity and provide vision and direction.
Create a spiritual leadership plan for volunteer leaders, staff and committee members in the area.
Recruit and train new staff and leaders to build leadership teams that reflect the community.
Supervise, develop and evaluate area staff, providing resources and experiences needed to implement the vision.
Provide quality summer staff, work crew and adult guests for summer camps.
Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
Train leaders, team leaders and committee how to work effectively in teams and develop a yearly ministry strategy.
Resource Development - “Fueling the ministry” includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
Provide leadership to the TDS team and committee in finding partners to own the area vision and budget.
Develop and lead the area's fundraising strategy and ensure excellence in communication to donors.
Raise the necessary funds to carry out the ministry vision for the local area, keeping the area consistently in surplus (goal is a one-month cash reserve minimum).
Build the Young Life brand via public relations as an excellent tool for working with youth in the area.
Coordinate and conduct quality events which reflect Young Life's capacity to impact kids and warrant the investment of a participant's personal and corporate resources.
Direct Ministry - “Proclaiming and modeling” includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp.
Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
Lead or co-lead a model Young Life club; lead/supervise an effective Campaigner ministry with excellence.
Observe and evaluate each of the schools/ministries in the local area on a yearly basis.
Develop and implement ongoing plans to maximize Gospel proclamation through camping opportunities.
Serve on a summer assignment at a Young Life property, other Young Life camp or in another position each summer.
Ministry Support - “Taking care of business” includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
Manage finances with stewardship, accountability and transparency using the mission-wide applications.
Maintain accurate information on kids, leaders and donors for area records.
Provide clear, prompt, appropriate and professional communication to everyone involved in ministry.
Set yearly strategic ministry plan and initiatives to reach every kid; review them on a regular basis.
Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.
Accept both short and long-term assignments of projects.
Training:
Participation in missionwide staff conference every four years.
Participation in additional training or experiences if deemed necessary (e.g., more urban exposure; Taking Donors Seriously (TDS) training).
Attend regional training as directed by the regional director.
Pursue continuing educational opportunities including graduate degrees.
Participate in programs designed for personal spiritual maturity or personal enrichment.
Pursue seminars designed to enhance professional skills.
Education:
College degree preferred
Qualifications:
Must have completed Core Training -Phase One.
Proven leadership skills.
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
A call to reach kids with the Gospel.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Working Conditions:
Will include the extremes of a camp assignment, e.g., heat/cold, dirt, long hours and the physical demands of hiking, horseback riding, boating, etc. Staff person must be able to handle these conditions.
$67k-106k yearly est. Auto-Apply 41d ago
Executive Admin Specialist - Hiring Now! Starting at $23/Hr! 833394
Bonney Staffing 4.2
Executive director job in South Portland, ME
Join Our Team - Urgently hiring Executive Administrative Specialist in South Portland! Job Title: Executive Admin Specialist Pay: $23.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (flexible schedule available) As an Executive Admin Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and enhancing team productivity. You will collaborate closely with top executives to deliver results that make a difference.
What You'll Do:
As an Executive Admin Specialist, you will be responsible for:
Managing schedules and appointments for executive leadership, including a Vice President, AVP, or Chief.
Making independent decisions within established practices and procedures to resolve diverse problems.
Drafting and editing various written communications and correspondence with professionalism.
Supporting and managing different administrative projects with minimal direction and oversight.
Assisting with daily operations and providing essential administrative support to the team.
Organizing and maintaining records, files, and critical documentation.
Drafting agendas and preparing PowerPoint presentations for key stakeholders.
Capturing and distributing meeting minutes for high-level meetings and committees.
Performing additional tasks as delegated by the executive leadership team.
What You'll Bring:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
A High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
3-4 years of experience in an administrative support role.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Proven multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Technologically savvy, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and systems.
Previous experience managing schedules and supporting executive leadership in a corporate environment (preferred).
Why Join Us in South Portland?
Flexible schedule: Enjoy a balance between work and personal life.
Career development opportunities: Join a team committed to your growth and success.
Supportive team culture: Be part of a collaborative and positive work environment.
Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period!
Comprehensive benefits will be offered by the employer upon permanent hire, along with our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash.
Location & Schedule:
This position is on-site in South Portland, ME, and offers standard work hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (flexible schedule available).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career as an Executive Admin Specialist in South Portland, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don't wait, we're hiring now!
$23 hourly 1d ago
Goodwill Retail Regional Director - Southern Maine
Northern New England Employment Services
Executive director job in Gorham, ME
Salary: Starting @ 95k Depending on Experience Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities? Are you driven by a vision of creating sustainable, thriving neighborhoods through full participation and inclusivity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Goodwill NNE's Regional Director of Retail Stores & Donation Center, Southern Maine.
The Regional Director, Retail Store and Donation Centers is expected to:
* Oversee the operations of multiple retail stores and donation centers, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and product quality, optimizing the collection, processing, and selling of donated and purchased goods, and ensuring best-in-class employee and customer experience.
* Develop and execute plans to drive revenue growth, optimize store performance, and meet organizational goals.
* Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages the fullest participation of all team members, valuing their diverse backgrounds and contributions.
* Cultivate strong relationships with other Goodwill employees, stakeholders, and community members to enhance our agency's reputation and reach.
* Champion our commitment to inclusivity, equity, and diversity, both within our team and in our community interactions.
* Owns P&L responsibility and financial planning for the assigned units.
* Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business and 3 years of retail store management experience, or 5+ years of retail store management experience with full P&L responsibility
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of employees.
* Passionate about social and environmental responsibility, with a commitment to integrating these values into business practices.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to represent Goodwill positively in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, and Teams.
* Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management to drive financial sustainability and growth.
* Familiarity with sustainable business practices and an ability to creatively incorporate these principles into daily operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior successful multi-unit retail management
* Prior experience managing retail operations in a Donated Goods environment.
* Prior experience working in a not-for-profit social enterprise.
* PMP, Lean, or Agile certification.
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful, and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered
* 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
* Use of a company car
* Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability
* Employer-paid Life Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off Plan
* Paid Holidays
* 50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
* Exceptional career growth opportunities
* Discount on personal cell phone plans
* Local community discounts
* Caring coworkers/team that supports you!
$61k-128k yearly est. 4d ago
Chief Advancement Officer
Community Action Partne
Executive director job in Dover, NH
Chief Advancement Officer
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
Dover, New Hampshire
Compensation: $90,000-$115,000 (DOE) + comprehensive benefits
Executive Opportunity
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), a highly respected nonprofit organization with a 60-year history of service, seeks a seasoned Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead and elevate its fundraising, communications, and community engagement functions. This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a results-driven advancement professional who thrives in mission-centered, complex organizations.
CAPSC operates with an annual budget of approximately $19 million and a staff of 147, delivering essential services-including food security, housing, early childhood education, utilities assistance, transportation, and emergency shelter-across 13 communities in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and partnering closely with the Board of Directors, the Chief Advancement Officer will provide strategic vision and operational leadership for all philanthropic and advancement activities. The CAO will be responsible for growing and diversifying revenue, strengthening donor and community relationships, enhancing brand visibility, and leveraging data to inform strategy and measure impact.
This role oversees a multidisciplinary Advancement team and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, contributing to agency-wide strategy, sustainability, and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, grants, planned giving, communications, marketing, and special events
• Serve as a principal relationship-builder for CAPSC, personally cultivating and stewarding major donors and key institutional partners
• Advise and support the CEO and Board in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and external relations
• Oversee brand management, marketing, and communications to advance fundraising and client service goals
• Direct advancement data strategy, including collection, analysis, dashboards, and reporting to inform executive and Board decision-making
• Ensure strong systems for donor management, gift tracking, and performance measurement
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Advancement team
• Partner with executive leadership on cross-functional strategic initiatives that strengthen CAPSC's long-term impact and sustainability
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of five years of progressive senior-level fundraising leadership with demonstrated revenue growth
• Proven success in major gifts and relationship-driven philanthropy
• Experience working effectively with Boards, executive leadership, and diverse external stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive organizational change
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and passion for community-based mission work
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed to support advancement activities
Compensation & Benefits
CAPSC offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan; generous paid time off; twelve paid holidays; flexible spending accounts; childcare reimbursement; life and disability insurance; and work/life support resources.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references
$90k-115k yearly Auto-Apply 7d ago
Program Director, DNP
University of New England Career 4.5
Executive director job in Portland, ME
Responsibilities Provide leadership in the delivery of the academic and clinical curriculum for the program. Coordinate and maintain communication with the Dean, other Department Directors and Program faculty concerning DNP Program activities. Serve as the major link between UNE and external parties interested in the program, such as other health education programs, potential employers, state officials concerned with planning and delivery of health care services, and relevant professional organizations such as MeANA, AANA and NEASF . Liaison with the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Prepare and submit COA site visit applications and self-study documentation when required. Provide supervision and direction to the Program's faculty and Professional staff. Manage the Program's budget. Act as liaison with clinical sites, coordinators, preceptors, and other staff to provide an excellent experiential experience for the Program's students. Responsible for teaching courses depending on the faculty staffing level. Participate as committee member and/or chair for scholarly projects. Chair the Admissions Committee to review applications of prospective students and the selection process. Represent the program through regional and national clinical affiliations. Commit to actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity. Understand and comply with the University of New England Safety Manual. Perform other related duties as assigned. Reports directly to the Dean of Westbrook College of Health Professions.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree required, current CRNA licensure, current Maine RN and APRN licensure, and 3-5 years administrative experience in an educational setting. 3-5 years teaching experience in an academic faculty position. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Strong knowledge of didactic and clinical issues of CRNA training, and appreciation of the “culture” of CRNA education, and the ability to interact with both internal and external arenas dealing with the CRNA profession. Knowledgeable in methods needed to assist with the role transition issues of CRNA education. The ability to serve as an advocate for the program within the institution and in the broader health care environment. Ability to support and advocate for faculty members. The ability to facilitate program and faculty development. Excellent management skills. Evidence of budgetary and fiduciary management abilities. Experience in the preparation of accreditation documents, and accreditation processes. Knowledge of academic regulations and processes.
$50k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Associate Director - Adult Behavioral Health Residential
Spurwink Services 3.0
Executive director job in Portland, ME
Spurwink is seeking an Associate Director to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team serving adults with mental health and substance use needs in a residential setting in Portland. The Associate Director is an integral part of supporting the operational flow within the program. In this position you will interview and hire staff, train, supervise and provide performance feedback and monitor fiscal management of the program.
Our campus:
Single Occupancy bedrooms (apart from one double)
Large family-style living room
Large treatment group room
Restaurant-style kitchen
Exercise room
Swimming Pool
Large playground for visiting family/children
Basketball court
Large vegetable garden
DUTIES:
* Oversee all operations of Adult Residential programming at assigned Adult PNMI program.
* Interview and hire staff.
* Train, supervise, and provide performance feedback to staff including residential, program coordinator, and medication room manager.
* Monitor and assist with fiscal management of program, including oversight of payroll, other expenses, client contribution and census.
* Participate in on-call coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited school and independently licensed in the state of Maine as an LCSW with 5 years experience in mental health and/or substance use disorders treatment setting required. Must maintain required licensing and certification throughout the duration of employment with Spurwink in this role.
Competitive Benefits Package:
* Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
* Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
* Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
* Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
* Tuition Reimbursement
* 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
* Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
* Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Flexibility of Schedules
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Opportunity for Same Day Pay
* Health Plan Enrollees - Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#IND3
$60k-86k yearly est. 7d ago
Associate Director of Enterprise Applications
Unity College 3.9
Executive director job in New Gloucester, ME
The Opportunity: The Associate Director of Enterprise Applications works closely with the Director of Enterprise Applications to manage and optimize the organization's portfolio of enterprise software platforms. These software platforms include Information Systems (IS), CRM, HRIS, Finance and other mission-critical systems. This role provides day-to-day leadership for application operations, supports modernization and integration initiatives, and ensures that applications deliver maximum value to users. The Associate Director acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance.
Day to day responsibilities:
* Leadership
* Partner with the Director to execute the enterprise applications strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
* Supervise and mentor application administrators, analysts, and developers on operational tasks and projects.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for application enhancements and process improvements.
* Support budget planning and licensing management for selected applications.
* Application Management
* Oversee day-to-day application performance, availability, and user support.
* Manage application lifecycle tasks such as upgrades, patches, enhancements and change requests
* Ensure application data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards.
* Work closely with security teams to implement proper configurations and access controls.
* Collaboration
* Serve as a liaison between functional units and technical teams to ensure clear requirements and timely deliverables.
* Collaborate with the Director of IT Infrastructure to ensure applications perform optimally in the environment.
* Document workflows, configurations, and governance processes for assigned applications.
* Governance & Compliance
* Enforce application governance processes, standards, and documentation.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and industry best practices.
* Maintain strong change management processes to minimize business disruption.
* Vendor Management
* Coordinate with external vendors for technical support and service requests
* Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities for business process improvements by leveraging existing application capabilities.
* Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and making recommendations for piloting or adoption.
* Monitor key application metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
$75k-93k yearly est. 37d ago
Associate Director of Enterprise Applications
Unity Environmental University
Executive director job in New Gloucester, ME
The Opportunity: The Associate Director of Enterprise Applications works closely with the Director of Enterprise Applications to manage and optimize the organization's portfolio of enterprise software platforms. These software platforms include Information Systems (IS), CRM, HRIS, Finance and other mission-critical systems. This role provides day-to-day leadership for application operations, supports modernization and integration initiatives, and ensures that applications deliver maximum value to users. The Associate Director acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment, consistency, and compliance.
Day to day responsibilities:
Leadership
Partner with the Director to execute the enterprise applications strategy in alignment with organizational goals.
Supervise and mentor application administrators, analysts, and developers on operational tasks and projects.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for application enhancements and process improvements.
Support budget planning and licensing management for selected applications.
Application Management
Oversee day-to-day application performance, availability, and user support.
Manage application lifecycle tasks such as upgrades, patches, enhancements and change requests
Ensure application data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards.
Work closely with security teams to implement proper configurations and access controls.
Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between functional units and technical teams to ensure clear requirements and timely deliverables.
Collaborate with the Director of IT Infrastructure to ensure applications perform optimally in the environment.
Document workflows, configurations, and governance processes for assigned applications.
Governance & Compliance
Enforce application governance processes, standards, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and industry best practices.
Maintain strong change management processes to minimize business disruption.
Vendor Management
Coordinate with external vendors for technical support and service requests
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for business process improvements by leveraging existing application capabilities.
Assist in evaluating emerging technologies and making recommendations for piloting or adoption.
Monitor key application metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
Qualifications
Do you have the skills?
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in enterprise application administration, development or support roles
Experience in ERP, CRM, and other core enterprise systems.
Experience with cloud-based SaaS application platforms and integrations.
Experience with Salesforce Ecosystem a plus.
Strong understanding of application architecture and integration methodologies.
Familiarity with project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall)
Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Enterprise Education, Unity at Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed and Unity Environmental University employees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the institution's needs.
Although at Unity Environmental University Enterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Paid holidays off
4 weeks of PTO
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
Relocation Assistance
$78k-115k yearly est. 9d ago
Associate Director, Global Vulnerability Management
Idexx Laboratories, Inc. 4.8
Executive director job in Portland, ME
Our cybersecurity and information security teams at IDEXX contribute to a more resilient, adaptable, and security-aware enterprise prepared to navigate today's evolving threat landscape. We have complex, multi-dimensional programs across the organization that support all the technology needed to deliver products and solutions to customers - enabling them to focus on delivering high quality patient care.
The Associate Director of Global Vulnerability Management is a senior cybersecurity leader responsible for establishing, maturing, and overseeing IDEXX's global vulnerability management strategy, governance, operations, and supporting technologies. This role ensures the proactive identification, prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, product ecosystems, manufacturing operations, and laboratory environments.
This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity to build and scale a global vulnerability management program from the ground up. You will lead a distributed team of vulnerability management professionals, security engineers, and analysts while partnering closely with IT Operations, Cloud Infrastructure, Engineering, DevSecOps, and business technology leaders to embed vulnerability management into how IDEXX operates-helping teams understand what to remediate, how to remediate, and how to execute consistently.
As a member of the Security Leadership Team, you will advise the CISO, contribute to enterprise cybersecurity strategy, and drive measurable risk reduction aligned with IDEXX's cybersecurity maturity goals.
In this role, you will be responsible for…
Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership
* Define and execute IDEXX's global vulnerability management strategy, roadmap, and operating model aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
* Advise the CISO on vulnerability posture, enterprise risk trends, and risk-reduction strategy
* Establish vulnerability lifecycle workflows from discovery through remediation validation, including escalation paths, exceptions, and governance
* Develop vulnerability management policies, standards, and remediation SLAs
* Define and track KPIs, KRIs, and program success metrics to measure effectiveness, velocity, and maturity
People Leadership & Program Enablement
* Lead, mentor, and grow a global team of vulnerability management professionals, security engineers, and analysts
* Build sustainable organizational capabilities and a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
* Manage staffing, performance, career development, and vendor/partner relationships to support program scale and effectiveness
Enterprise Vulnerability Management Operations
* Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability identification, assessment, prioritization, and remediation across infrastructure, applications, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoints, containers, OT/IoT, manufacturing, and laboratory environments
* Establish risk-based prioritization models incorporating exploitability, threat intelligence, asset criticality, and environmental context
* Define scanning strategies and integrate vulnerability data from multiple sources including scanners, CSPM, penetration testing, and threat intelligence
* Integrate vulnerability management with patching, configuration management, and secure SDLC processes
Technology & Automation
* Own and mature vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Snyk) to ensure accuracy, coverage, and scalability
* Drive automation, cloud-native capabilities, CI/CD integration, and shift-left practices to improve remediation efficiency and developer enablement
* Integrate vulnerability data into orchestration platforms, ticketing systems, and security dashboards
Cross-Functional Partnership & Risk Reduction
* Partner with IT Operations, Cloud Infrastructure, Engineering, DevSecOps, and business technology leaders to embed remediation into enterprise workflows
* Assess and improve remediation capacity through training, tooling enhancements, and automation
* Incorporate threat intelligence and ensure alignment with governance, regulatory, and compliance requirements
* Develop remediation playbooks, technical documentation, and provide hands-on guidance for complex remediation efforts
Metrics, Reporting & Executive Communication
* Develop and deliver operational, technical, and executive-level vulnerability reporting and dashboards
* Communicate vulnerability posture, trends, and recommendations to the CISO, security leadership, and governance forums
* Analyze vulnerability data to identify systemic issues, recurring patterns, and opportunities for proactive risk reduction
What Success Looks Like in the First 12-18 Months
* Enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning in place with reliable coverage across all environments
* Vulnerability management policies, SLAs, and workflows established and operating consistently
* Risk-based prioritization and remediation cycles embedded, with critical vulnerabilities meeting defined SLAs
* Strong cross-functional engagement driving measurable improvements in remediation velocity
* Executive reporting in place demonstrating risk reduction, trends, and capacity needs
What You Will Need To Succeed…
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience
* 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise vulnerability management programs
* Deep expertise deploying and operating vulnerability management platforms at scale (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Snyk)
* Strong knowledge of cloud security and cloud-native vulnerability management across AWS, Azure, and GCP
* Proven ability to build and mature vulnerability management programs, establishing processes, workflows, and operational cadence
* Demonstrated success partnering with IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to drive remediation outcomes
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical vulnerability data into business risk for executive and technical audiences
Key Competencies:
* Strategic, Risk-Based Leadership: Ability to design and scale a vulnerability management program while balancing risk, business needs, and operational constraints
* Executive Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly and credibly with audiences ranging from engineers to the CISO and board
* Technical Security Depth: Strong understanding of vulnerabilities, remediation techniques, and security across infrastructure, cloud, applications, containers, and OT
* Operational Excellence & People Leadership: Builds sustainable global operations through clear ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Collaboration & Service Mindset: Trusted partner who enables teams to succeed through pragmatic, service-oriented security practices
Location:
* On-site presence required at IDEXX headquarters in Westbrook, Maine, at a minimum of 8 days per month, preferably more.
It would be considered a plus if you have any of this…
* Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH)
* Experience in regulated or operationally complex environments (e.g., healthcare, biotech, medical devices, manufacturing, laboratories)
* Hands-on experience with DevSecOps, container security, IaC scanning, and CI/CD automation
* OT/IoT vulnerability management experience in manufacturing or laboratory environments
* Background in patching, configuration management, or IT operations
* Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
* Experience with vulnerability scoring, prioritization, and metrics (e.g., CVSS, EPSS, dashboards)
What you can expect from us:
* Base annual salary target: $160000 - $190000 (yes, we do have flexibility if needed)
* Opportunity for annual cash bonus as well as yearly equity award
* Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
* 5% matching 401k
* Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!
Why IDEXX?
We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let's pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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$160k-190k yearly Auto-Apply 15d ago
Regional Director, Alabama
Cognia, Inc. 4.5
Executive director job in Portsmouth, NH
Job Description
Note: To be considered for this role applicants must reside in Alabama or previous K-12 experience working in Alabama.
Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.
We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds, servicing more than 36,000 institutions, 5 million teachers, and 25 million students in 85 countries. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Regional Director is a leadership position as a member of the regional team with a primary responsibility of building strong relationships with education agencies, schools, districts, and the education community. The Director utilizes knowledge and expertise in education to manage and facilitate membership and continuous improvement services, growth, and expansion for the organization. The Director has a deep understanding of Cognia's products and services to support high-quality delivery to schools and districts. The Director works in collaboration with Cognia colleagues to ensure quality and relevant solutions are delivered to institutions and key stakeholders. The Director cultivates relationships to expand capabilities across institutions of all types.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
Develop and maintain meaningful local working relationships with education agency representatives, partner organizations, schools, and districts to strengthen efficient and effective collaborative culture in support of Cognia's mission.
Serve as the key contact for all Cognia services for education agencies, partner organizations, schools, and districts.
Retain, engage, and grow membership and continuous improvement services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in the development of proposals for services.
Manage current and future Cognia activities with all clients.
Provide quality assurance supervision and oversight of contracts with school districts, schools, education agencies, and education organizations.
Utilize educational knowledge combined with expertise for strategic, customized, and technical understanding of Cognia's Continuous Improvement System to successfully provide guidance, and solution recommendations, qualifying new and perspective member institutions for the most appropriate continuous improvement service(s).
Craft and drive an implementation plan aligned to organizational strategic priorities to meet quarterly and annual benchmarks.
Maintain and grow knowledge to serve in thought leadership on state and federal program regulations, requirements, funding, best practices, future trends, and current issues aligning to continuous school improvement.
Provide advocacy for continuous improvement in education with all constituencies.
Contribute to meaningful collaboration with Cognia colleagues to ensure quality service.
Market Cognia brand with educational entities to promote advocacy for education.
Collaborate with internal departments to create and implement solutions for clients.
Engage in support of continuous improvement services delivery for the purpose of managing the overall relationship management
Lead, manage and facilitate the Advisory Committees to cultivate thought leadership and advocacy.
Provide progress reports as requested by the Senior Director or Regional Vice President or other Cognia leadership.
Successfully meets established goals and priorities for membership and continuous improvement services.
Participate in continued personal and professional growth, including updating of job and industry knowledge, through participation in educational opportunities, professional associations, and networking to best lead Cognia Continuous Improvement efforts.
Provide other services as assigned by the Senior Director and/or Regional Vice President.
Generate an annual state budget for travel and operation of state office.
Follows in all respects the Cognia code of ethics.
Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Education Policy or related field required; Master's Degree preferred
Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience preferred with a proven track record of success as a leader and/or partner providing continuous improvement facilitation and support in an education-related organization required
Prior sales experience in the K-12 Education Industry preferred.
A proven track record of successfully assessing institutions' needs to improve learning and organizational effectiveness required
Demonstrated experience in building relationships and/or strategic partnerships
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of education, quality learning environments, curriculum and effective instruction, program development and evaluation, learning assessment and diagnosis, and /or research related to teaching and learning
Extensive knowledge base of current issues in education, especially continuous improvement
Competencies:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to attain an extensive knowledge of all products, services and solutions offered by Cognia
Ability to deliver high quality oral and written presentations
Ability to build and maintain connections and relationships with leaders of educational organizations and agencies within the territory as assigned
Ability to work with minimal supervision and assume personal initiative to promote Cognia
Ability to work and communicate effectively using the Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Suite, Dropbox and other software and web-based applications
Ability to train, guide, and contribute to the oversight, and evaluation of others
Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):
Significant travel (20-40%)
Travel to All Staff Company Meeting required
At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization's important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents a strong commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce - to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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$56k-113k yearly est. 12d ago
Assistant to the Aquatics Director
Boothbay Region YMCA 3.6
Executive director job in Boothbay Harbor, ME
Full-time Description
For over 65 years, the Boothbay Region YMCA has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for all. There is not a more exciting, cause-driven organization to belong to, raise a family in, work or volunteer for, or donate. Our connections to our community hold us together, offer support, and give us an important sense of belonging. The Boothbay Region YMCA, with an operating budget of $2.4M and nearly 100 staff, is a thriving non-profit organization serving more than 3,200 members and program participants with a range of activities. Emphasizing the four core character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we are committed to strengthening our communities by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We deliver subsidized services to adults and families in need and deserving children of the Boothbay region.
Position Summary:
This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Department Director to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Serves as a role model for other staff and participants.
Collaborates with the Department Director in creating and leading staff in executing campaigns, programs, and/or curriculum for the advancement of the YMCA while ensuring safety, licensing standard, and the YMCAs reputation, and providing the highest level of customer service.
Partners with the Department Director in leading staff and/or volunteers in providing quality programming including ongoing surveillance, compliance with health and safety regulations including rescue equipment safety and meeting the standard of care.
Creates, plans and runs programs that are well organized, engaging, and meet participant needs.
Promotes YMCA programs and services to existing and potential members.
Assists the Department Director with staff recruitment, communication, development, and management. Provides staff with ongoing training.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, participants, and community partners and connects them to the YMCA.
Assists the Department Director to ensure operations are safe and clean at all times.
Monitors pool chemistry, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeeps.
Lifeguards and assists promptly and calmly with rescues, CPR, and first aid as needed.
Assists the Department Director in administrative tasks including processing registrations, following up on collections, and optimizing program capacity.
As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, lift and swim.
The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer, and copier; operate or move program equipment; and speak and hear using a telephone.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed at a community campus that serves all people.
Work is occasionally stressful and requires ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and successfully cope with the pressures which are related to the position.
The campus facility is open early mornings, evenings, and weekends and the job may require attendance outside of regular business hours (9am - 5pm).
The noise level can be all volumes.
Essential Experience and Skill Requirements:
5-7 years of experience in a related field.
CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software.
21+ years old.
Pool Operator, Swim Instructor, and American Red Cross Lifeguard certifications.
Essential Education Requirements:
High School degree or GED, or the equivalent experience.
Benefits:
The health and wellness of our staff is paramount, so we foster a culture of healthy living amongst our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes retirement, health/dental, disability, 2X life insurance benefit, YMCA membership, and program discounts.
Salary Description $17.75-$19.75 Hourly ($37,000-$41,000 Annualized)
$37k-41k yearly 60d+ ago
Associate Director of Center for Environmental Education
Chewonki Foundation Inc. 3.3
Executive director job in Wiscasset, ME
Chewonki's Center for Environmental Education (CEE) is seeking a dynamic, experienced outdoor education leader to join our team as Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Education. This is a unique opportunity to help shape transformative environmental learning experiences for thousands of participants each year! If you thrive at the intersection of program leadership, curriculum development, staff mentorship, and hands-on field work, this role offers both responsibility and adventure across all seasons.
Location: Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus)
Anticipated Start Date: March, 2026
Reports to: Director of the Center for Environmental Education
Salary: $58,656 / Annually
Benefits: access to meals on campus, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 403B retirement plan, and access to professional development funds.
About the Center for Environmental Education
The Center for Environmental Education supports Chewonki's day programs, overnight programs, off-site programming, team development initiatives, workshops, and trips. Together, we deliver immersive experiences rooted in natural history, outdoor living skills, environmental literacy, and personal growth, all aligned with Chewonki's mission to foster stewardship of the natural world.
The Associate Director of CEE is a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Director of CEE, Associate Director of Natural History, Outdoor Logistics and Group Coordinator, Camp Director, and Associate Director of Trips.
The Role
The Associate Director of CEE focuses on managing onsite day and overnight programs while providing leadership, mentorship, and field support to environmental educators and trip leaders. During the summer, this role also collaborates closely with Camp Chewonki and the Trips program to support backcountry travel and outdoor living skills instruction.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position for someone who values collaboration, excellence in programming, thoughtful risk management, and meaningful relationships with participants, families, and partner schools.
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Management
Serve as a core member of the CEE leadership team supporting all CEE programming: day and overnight programs, offsite programs, workshops, team development, contracted trips, and packout
Provide direct field support to Environmental Education Instructors and Trip Leaders
Participate in an on-call duty rotation, including overnight campus support when residential programs are in session
Support challenge course facilitation, team development, and rescues as needed
Training & Curriculum Development
Lead planning and implementation of spring and fall CEE staff training
Train staff to industry standards and Chewonki operating procedures
Develop and refine an integrated, equitable, and mission-aligned curriculum
Collaborate with partner schools to align CEE programming with school-based curricula
Strengthen curriculum in social-emotional learning, sense of place, ecology, and outdoor living skills
Camp Chewonki Responsibilities
Work with the Associate Director of Trips to support the completion of day-to-day tasks in the Trips Office. This may include providing direct field support, trip briefings and debriefings, driving resupplies, etc.
Assist with summer staff training
Practice and model sound risk management that prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of campers and camp staff
Staff Hiring, Supervision & Mentorship
Assist with hiring and supervising CEE staff
Mentor instructors through observations, feedback, and regular check-ins
Foster a supportive, high-performing team culture
Risk Management & Safety
Model and coach best practices in risk management
Support incident response and communication in collaboration with leadership teams
Lead after-action reviews and continuous improvement efforts
Relationship & Community Building
Serve as a primary contact for school partners and program families
Deliver exceptional customer service and build long-term relationships
Collaborate across departments including Facilities, Kitchen, Health & Wellness, Development, and Alumni
Participate in recruitment, retention, and re-enrollment efforts
Additional Opportunities
Lead occasional school or staff training trips
Participate in Chewonki committees and foundation-wide events
Engage with the broader outdoor education community, including active involvement with Maine Outdoor Schools For All (MOSFA)
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass Criminal Background Check including Motor Vehicle Record and Driver's License approved by Chewonki's insurance carrier.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Previous outdoor school experience required.
Previous backcountry canoe, sea kayak, and/or backpacking trip leading experience preferred.
Previous management experience.
Passionate about working with participants and educators.
Adaptive, communicative, accountable, and solution focused.
Experience using Google Workspace.
Maintain or ability to obtain active certifications:
Wilderness First Responder.
ACCT Level 2 Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioners Certification.
Maine Guide License.
American Canoe Association Instructor.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, early mornings and/or evenings, occasionally working 6 days in a row.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to 50 lb at a time.
Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to travel as needed.
$58.7k yearly Auto-Apply 13d ago
Regional Director of Advanced Practice Providers - Southern Region
Bluewater Health 3.9
Executive director job in Brunswick, ME
Job Description and Responsibilities
The BW Regional Director of APPs will, in conjunction with the Regional Medical Director and the Local Lead APPs, help build a strong team of collaborative Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who work with BlueWater Health.
The Primary role will be to serve as a liaison and a representative for APPs to:
The Director's Group at BlueWater
The senior leadership and Board of Directors as needed
The Local Lead APP
Potential APP recruits
Potential BlueWater Health organization contracts
Responsibilities to include:
Participate in creating a culture of teamwork between all providers across BlueWater
Maintaining a positive relationship with APPs across BlueWater in order to understand issues specific to APPs
Matrixed oversight of Lead APPs within region, in collaboration with site based Medical Directors.
Direct oversight of regional APP Smokejumper program and providers
Active membership and participation in the Medical Director's Group at BlueWater
In collaboration with local Lead APPs, Medical Directors, and Provider Relations, advise the leadership at BlueWater regarding APP staffing needs, compensation, and benefits programs.
In conjunction with the local Lead APPs act as a resource for the Regional Medical Director and other leadership at BlueWater to provide input on clinical and workflow processes in clinical areas as it pertains to the APPs
As needed, participate in the recruiting and interviewing of prospective candidates for employment with BlueWater, for both physicians and APPs
Acts as a liaison between local Lead APPs and BW Leadership
Contributes to the process of developing new contracts and programs as needed
Reports to: Regional Medical Director
Clinical Role:
Highly capable clinical skills in Emergency Medicine
Works clinically as a smokejumper in their region
BlueWater's Southern region currently includes the following clinical sites:
Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Nantucket, MA
Neighbor Health, East Boston, MA
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, VT
Valley Regional Hospital, Claremont, NH
York Hospital and Wells ED, York, ME
Benefits Include:
Admin stipend with credit toward FTE
Additional budget as approved for leadership training/conferences
BlueWater Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
$65k-143k yearly est. 46d ago
Regional Director, Pacific Region
Cognia, Inc. 4.5
Executive director job in Portsmouth, NH
Job Description
Note: To be considered for this role applicants must reside in the Pacific Region (California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Hawaii)
Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.
We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds, servicing more than 36,000 institutions, 5 million teachers, and 25 million students in 85 countries. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The Regional Director is a leadership position as a member of the regional team with a primary responsibility of building strong relationships with education agencies, schools, districts, and the education community. The Director utilizes knowledge and expertise in education to manage and facilitate membership and continuous improvement services, growth, and expansion for the organization. The Director has a deep understanding of Cognia's products and services to support high-quality delivery to schools and districts. The Director works in collaboration with Cognia colleagues to ensure quality and relevant solutions are delivered to institutions and key stakeholders. The Director cultivates relationships to expand capabilities across institutions of all types.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
Develop and maintain meaningful local working relationships with education agency representatives, partner organizations, schools, and districts to strengthen efficient and effective collaborative culture in support of Cognia's mission.
Serve as the key contact for all Cognia services for education agencies, partner organizations, schools, and districts.
Retain, engage, and grow membership and continuous improvement services.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders in the development of proposals for services.
Manage current and future Cognia activities with all clients.
Provide quality assurance supervision and oversight of contracts with school districts, schools, education agencies, and education organizations.
Utilize educational knowledge combined with expertise for strategic, customized, and technical understanding of Cognia's Continuous Improvement System to successfully provide guidance, and solution recommendations, qualifying new and perspective member institutions for the most appropriate continuous improvement service(s).
Craft and drive an implementation plan aligned to organizational strategic priorities to meet quarterly and annual benchmarks.
Maintain and grow knowledge to serve in thought leadership on state and federal program regulations, requirements, funding, best practices, future trends, and current issues aligning to continuous school improvement.
Provide advocacy for continuous improvement in education with all constituencies.
Contribute to meaningful collaboration with Cognia colleagues to ensure quality service.
Market Cognia brand with educational entities to promote advocacy for education.
Collaborate with internal departments to create and implement solutions for clients.
Engage in support of continuous improvement services delivery for the purpose of managing the overall relationship management
Lead, manage and facilitate the Advisory Committees to cultivate thought leadership and advocacy.
Provide progress reports as requested by the Senior Director or Regional Vice President or other Cognia leadership.
Successfully meets established goals and priorities for membership and continuous improvement services .
Participate in continued personal and professional growth, including updating of job and industry knowledge, through participation in educational opportunities, professional associations, and networking to best lead Cognia Continuous Improvement efforts.
Provide other services as assigned by the Senior Director and/or Regional Vice President.
Generate an annual state budget for travel and operation of state office.
Follows in all respects the Cognia code of ethics.
Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Education Policy or related field required; Master's Degree preferred
Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience preferred with a proven track record of success as a leader and/or partner providing continuous improvement facilitation and support in an education-related organization required
Prior sales experience in the K-12 Education Industry preferred.
A proven track record of successfully assessing institutions' needs to improve learning and organizational effectiveness required
Demonstrated experience in building relationships and/or strategic partnerships
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of education, quality learning environments, curriculum and effective instruction, program development and evaluation, learning assessment and diagnosis, and /or research related to teaching and learning
Extensive knowledge base of current issues in education, especially continuous improvement
Competencies:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to attain an extensive knowledge of all products, services and solutions offered by Cognia
Ability to deliver high quality oral and written presentations
Ability to build and maintain connections and relationships with leaders of educational organizations and agencies within the territory as assigned
Ability to work with minimal supervision and assume personal initiative to promote Cognia
Ability to work and communicate effectively using the Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Suite, Dropbox and other software and web-based applications
Ability to train, guide, and contribute to the oversight, and evaluation of others
Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):
Significant travel (20-40%)
Travel to All Staff Company Meeting required
At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization's important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents a strong commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce - to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Associate Director of Center for Environmental Education
Chewonki Foundation Inc. 3.3
Executive director job in Wiscasset, ME
Chewonki's Center for Environmental Education (CEE) is seeking a dynamic, experienced outdoor education leader to join our team as Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Education. This is a unique opportunity to help shape transformative environmental learning experiences for thousands of participants each year! If you thrive at the intersection of program leadership, curriculum development, staff mentorship, and hands-on field work, this role offers both responsibility and adventure across all seasons.
Location: Wiscasset, Maine (On Campus)
Anticipated Start Date: March, 2026
Reports to: Director of the Center for Environmental Education
Salary: $58,656 / Annually
Benefits: access to meals on campus, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 403B retirement plan, and access to professional development funds.
About the Center for Environmental Education
The Center for Environmental Education supports Chewonki's day programs, overnight programs, off-site programming, team development initiatives, workshops, and trips. Together, we deliver immersive experiences rooted in natural history, outdoor living skills, environmental literacy, and personal growth, all aligned with Chewonki's mission to foster stewardship of the natural world.
The Associate Director of CEE is a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Director of CEE, Associate Director of Natural History, Outdoor Logistics and Group Coordinator, Camp Director, and Associate Director of Trips.
The Role
The Associate Director of CEE focuses on managing onsite day and overnight programs while providing leadership, mentorship, and field support to environmental educators and trip leaders. During the summer, this role also collaborates closely with Camp Chewonki and the Trips program to support backcountry travel and outdoor living skills instruction.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership position for someone who values collaboration, excellence in programming, thoughtful risk management, and meaningful relationships with participants, families, and partner schools.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Management
Serve as a core member of the CEE leadership team supporting all CEE programming: day and overnight programs, offsite programs, workshops, team development, contracted trips, and packout
Provide direct field support to Environmental Education Instructors and Trip Leaders
Participate in an on-call duty rotation, including overnight campus support when residential programs are in session
Support challenge course facilitation, team development, and rescues as needed
Training & Curriculum Development
Lead planning and implementation of spring and fall CEE staff training
Train staff to industry standards and Chewonki operating procedures
Develop and refine an integrated, equitable, and mission-aligned curriculum
Collaborate with partner schools to align CEE programming with school-based curricula
Strengthen curriculum in social-emotional learning, sense of place, ecology, and outdoor living skills
Camp Chewonki Responsibilities
Work with the Associate Director of Trips to support the completion of day-to-day tasks in the Trips Office. This may include providing direct field support, trip briefings and debriefings, driving resupplies, etc.
Assist with summer staff training
Practice and model sound risk management that prioritizes the physical and emotional safety of campers and camp staff
Staff Hiring, Supervision & Mentorship
Assist with hiring and supervising CEE staff
Mentor instructors through observations, feedback, and regular check-ins
Foster a supportive, high-performing team culture
Risk Management & Safety
Model and coach best practices in risk management
Support incident response and communication in collaboration with leadership teams
Lead after-action reviews and continuous improvement efforts
Relationship & Community Building
Serve as a primary contact for school partners and program families
Deliver exceptional customer service and build long-term relationships
Collaborate across departments including Facilities, Kitchen, Health & Wellness, Development, and Alumni
Participate in recruitment, retention, and re-enrollment efforts
Additional Opportunities
Lead occasional school or staff training trips
Participate in Chewonki committees and foundation-wide events
Engage with the broader outdoor education community, including active involvement with Maine Outdoor Schools For All (MOSFA)
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must pass Criminal Background Check including Motor Vehicle Record and Driver's License approved by Chewonki's insurance carrier.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Previous outdoor school experience required.
Previous backcountry canoe, sea kayak, and/or backpacking trip leading experience preferred.
Previous management experience.
Passionate about working with participants and educators.
Adaptive, communicative, accountable, and solution focused.
Experience using Google Workspace.
Maintain or ability to obtain active certifications:
Wilderness First Responder.
ACCT Level 2 Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioners Certification.
Maine Guide License.
American Canoe Association Instructor.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, early mornings and/or evenings, occasionally working 6 days in a row.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to 50 lb at a time.
Must be able to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to travel as needed.
How much does an executive director earn in Portland, ME?
The average executive director in Portland, ME earns between $53,000 and $154,000 annually. This compares to the national average executive director range of $76,000 to $213,000.