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OUT Maine is seeking a passionate and dedicated School Engagement Coordinator to lead our efforts in promoting inclusivity and supporting LGBTQ+ and other marginalized youth in Maine schools. This role will spearhead an organization-wide initiative to expand our integrated school climate work, ensuring safe and welcoming environments for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage actively with school administrators, educators, and staff to foster inclusive, affirming environments for LGBTQ+ students.
• Lead efforts to expand and support Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSTA) statewide, providing resources and guidance to student groups.
• Experience in instructional design, developing and delivering workshops, training, and curricula for both youth and adult learners, focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusivity, leadership development, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Serve as a resource for schools and organizations on best practices for supporting marginalized youth, offering consultation and crisis response support as needed.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with educators, community organizations, and families to create a network of support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, social work, counseling, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in networking and relationship-building within Maine’s educational system.
• Experience working with Maine school policies, and familiarity with school boards, unions, or policy review boards (a plus).
• Proven experience designing and facilitating workshops and training for both youth and adults, in-person and online. Familiarity with culturally responsive and trauma informed teaching is preferred.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, with prior experience in curriculum development or delivering LGBTQ+ training (preferred).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, including youth, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and collaborate with multiple partners.

This position is full-time hybrid remote position with required travel to the OUT Maine office in Rockland 2-4 times a month. Statewide travel is required, with some evenings and weekends. Must pass criminal background checks, child protective services, and sex offender checks. Must have a good driving record and be able to lift boxes to 50 lbs.

Salary from $52,000 – $57,000, based on experience. 3 weeks paid vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave; 14 paid holidays; 100% employer-paid health insurance (employee only); employer-paid short-term disability insurance; retirement contribution plan; and optional dental coverage.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to resumes@outmaine.org by October 18, 2024. No phone calls please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

OUT Maine values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We follow federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability or veteran status.