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Employment Opportunities


Program & Events Coordinator

Maine Development Foundation (MDF) is seeking an energetic, highly organized, and detail-oriented Program & Events Coordinator to support leadership development programs, statewide initiatives, conferences, trainings, and events.

About the Role

Help Build a Stronger Maine! The MDF Program & Events Coordinator serves as a key member of MDF’s Program & Administration team and supports planning, coordination, communications, administration, and execution of multiple programs and events throughout the year, including Institute for Civic Leadership, Leadership Maine, Policy Leaders Academy, and Maine Adult Promise.

What You Will Do

Program and project coordination; event planning and logistics; stakeholder communications; workplan tracking and reporting; SharePoint and CRM database management; meeting and committee support; conference and training coordination; newsletters, website and social media support; presentations and report preparation.

Qualifications

Associate degree preferred and 2-3 years of experience in program, project, nonprofit, administrative, or event coordination. Strong organizational, communication, technology, and project management skills required. Experience with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms required.

Salary

Full-Time, Non-Exempt. Range: $42,000 – $65,000

Benefits

MDF offers a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, retirement benefits through a 403(b) plan, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Application Process

This is a rolling recruitment and applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Submit one PDF application packet containing a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Email your application packet to rvanadestine@mdf.org with “PC26 Submission” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


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