Maine's Capital Area

The Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) is a small non-profit organization based in Augusta, ME. MMSA finds inspiring new ways to get people excited about science, technology, engineering, and math today so that our youth can become the innovators and workforce of tomorrow. We lead professional development experiences for K-12 STEM educators and conduct research and evaluation of STEM learning experiences. We offer a very inclusive, team-oriented work culture. Everyone’s unique identity is valued and respected at MMSA.

Job Title: Events Coordinator

Location: 343 Water Street, Augusta / hybrid

Supervisor: Marketing and Communications Director

Full Time: 30 - 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

This position needs a self-starter, detail-oriented person, who enjoys planning engaging events, building community, and comes to work with a can-do attitude. 

MMSA staff lead K-12 STEM education professional learning and research projects for over a thousand educators each year. This position is instrumental in ensuring that MMSA’s programs supporting educators and youth can run effectively and productively. We prioritize sustainable and inclusive practices for all of our events and we will look to this position to institute these practices to make our events accessible to all audiences and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Event coordination:

• Events include: twice monthly all-staff days/MMSA-community-building activities; workshops, meetings, professional learning engagements, conferences, and project advisory meetings
• Meet as needed with each project manager to assess upcoming events, workshops, and meeting needs
• Event planning and follow-up in partnership with project staff:
  • Catering and site logistics; review contracts and invoices; registration processes; support for locally run events
  • Maintain the events database, including caterers, vendors, and venues

Coordinate co-working and rental reservations and requests

• Serve as point of contact for MMSA’s co-working space (for both interested and established co-working partners), and maintain co-working calendar, contracts, and rental requests.
• Work with the marketing and communications team to increase coworking space membership and optimize use of our offices.

General programmatic support: 

• Order, track, and distribute materials for event, workshop, and meeting use. Set up and clean up conference room for events, including scheduling, audio/visual support & catering.
• Copy materials, generate material packages, send out packages, generate emails and posts; organize virtual program files; make travel arrangements for staff and speakers.
• Maintain all electronic event files which include participant lists, RSVPs, attendance, certificates.
• Manage the organization of the storage room and inventory (general materials, equipment, project kits, etc.).

Education & Experience

• Demonstrated experience with event coordination
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with a wide array of personalities
• Demonstrated experience in computer usage and applications
• Attention to detail is essential for success in this position

Benefits:

• Partial Employer-Sponsored Health Plans, up to family coverage or optional generous cash-in-lieu
• Employer-paid family dental, family vision, Life, STD, LTD, FMLA and Parental Leave
• Up to 10% 401K match
• Generous paid time off: 13 paid holidays + your birthday; 20 paid vacation days; 15 paid sick days

How to apply: 
Please send a cover letter that outlines your experience against each of the selection criteria above and resume by email to .
Or by regular mail to Human Resource Director, PO Box 2246, Augusta, ME 04338.

Materials should be submitted by June 1, 2023 to ensure full consideration.

Aiming to have a “Bullseye” of a job?!  Train to be an Axe Throwing Coach at Maine’s first projected axe throwing facility located in Augusta, Maine.

Seriously the most fun you will ever have while calling it a job!

We are looking for dynamic, fun-loving, high energy, quick-learner, enthusiastic, outgoing, social, polite and positive individual(s) who want to become part of the most exciting new industry of social recreational sports.

As an Axepert, you are expected to create an enjoyable and memorable experience that our guests will never forget. You will be the face of the business by greeting guests and coaching them on how to throw axes in a fun and safe way. You will be a valuable and important part of the team so being able to work alongside other Axeperts and management is also key.

While NO PRIOR AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, if you are an individual who enjoys and has background(s) in recreational sports, team sports, fitness training, outdoor sports, teaching, coaching, customer service, and hospitality we have a job that you will love.

Primary Roles:

• Safety: uphold that all procedures, equipment needs, and safety protocols are met AT ALL TIMES CONSISTENTLY
• Teach/Coach: teach/coach customers in proper throwing techniques so that they can throw to the best of their ability and to have an unforgettable memorable and successful experience.
• Day-to-Day Operations:
  • Show leadership and teamwork skill with the Hatchet House team.
  • Assist in merchandise sales, food and drink preparation/serve/sales.
  • Ensure the facility, lanes and equipment are always event-ready and be able to assist in all aspects to keep things flowing/running smoothly.
  • Cleaning and safety of the facility will be a priority.
  • Assist in scheduling flow with Axepert Manager.

• TAKES INITIATIVE; doesn't wait for something to happen or to be asked to do something.

• Ambassadorship: You will be a representative and the face of Hatchet House and our brand. We require that you do so by sharing our passion for the sport of axe throwing in an excited and professional manner.
• Skills: It is imperative that you have excellent oral and written communication skills as you will be communicating with and assisting our guests firsthand which also means that you will need to have strong customer service skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applicant must be 21 years or older
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to adapt, problem solve, and feel comfortable working in a fun, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Knowledge
• Square Knowledge

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• No prior knowledge of axe throwing needed.
• Compensation: $15.00 hourly wage.
• Must Be 21 years of age.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 PER HOUR

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Application Question:

Do you have any interesting or special skills that makes you unique? (Keep in mind that we are looking for dynamic, fun-loving, high energy, quick-learner, enthusiastic, outgoing, social, polite and positive individual(s))

Work Location:

• One location – Hatchet House Augusta, Maine

Working days:

• Thursday - Sunday

Schedule:

• Weekends required.

**ROOM FOR GROWTH INTO AN AXE MANAGER**

We are also looking for potential managers out of you. Where if you have what it takes you, we will build you to become an Axepert Manager!

Hatchet House is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Production Planner

The successful candidate will work in a fast paced environment, planning and scheduling the efficient manufacturing of raw materials and final product output. This individual will use the Company’s ERP system and excel to maintain the production calendar, and is accountable for maintaining the integrity of manufacturing resource planning parameters. We need a self-motivated, organized, and dependable team player who wants to grow with us.

Job Description: Production Planner

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Provides timely planning and scheduling of manufacturing work orders to the manufacturing floor in order to achieve both internal financial goals and customer delivery dates. Supports Retail purchasing as needed.

Accountabilities:

· Accountable for maintaining the integrity of manufacturing resource planning parameters (costing lot size, lead times, days of supply)

· Write, manage, and update component planning rules

· Place purchase orders according to MRP requirements

· Production planning and detailed schedule coordination with the Block and Precast manufacturing plants

· Place purchase orders for ancillary manufacturing products.

· Inventory Management: Understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials and finished goods inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets

· Utilize ERP system to generate manufacturing work orders

· Coordinate between warehouse and purchasing on material requirements

· Notify Sales of any schedule impacts to customers

· Provide backup support for retail purchasing

· Assist with scheduling of quality control testing (internal and external)

· Completes status reports for production progress and materials inventory

· Participate in cycle counts

· other duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Production and Processing – Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for scheduling and planning in a manufacturing environment

· Excellent communication skills.

· Proficient use of computer systems and software applications.

· knowledge of ERP or MRP software preferred.

· Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

· Covid Vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Gagne and Son requires covid vaccination prior to employment. Is this a problem for you?

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

Role and Responsibilities

• Complete month end close process and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare monthly variance reporting.
• Overseeing the general ledger.
• Forecasting, preparing, and monitoring the annual budget, with input from stakeholders.
• Managing daily cash flow.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, including monthly sales tax filing and annual Property Tax filings.
• Must be comfortable working in subledger system, to fully understand transactions to General Ledger.
• Financial Analysis: cost, profitability, etc.
• Build financial models as needed, to address business questions.
• Build, update, and distribute weekly financial performance reports and analytics.
• Work with external accounting firm for year end review.
• Provide backup for payroll processing.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting, or a closely related field (or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience at a professional level)
• Ability to learn new software
• Interest/ability to learn report writing within software
• Cost accounting experience
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent verbal and written communications skills are also required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belgrade, ME 04917: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Covid vaccination is required. Would this be a problem for you?

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

Gagne and Son, a leading manufacturer/distributer of concrete and masonry products, is actively seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Belgrade.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate variety of heavy equipment: front end loader, dump truck, Forklift, Skid steer
• Complete daily equipment inspections Perform daily maintenance as needed
• Load dump trucks, trailers and other vehicles
• Load hoppers and bins for manufacturing
• Move aggregates
• Snowplow and removal
• Back drag and maintain yards
• Load and unload pallets on trailers using large forklift
• Follow all safety guidelines

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must follow directions well and be a team player
• Dependable, hard worker, mechanically inclined
• Experience operating heavy machinery
• COVID Vaccination
• Must be able to lift between 50-100lbs regularly.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination required for this position

Application Question(s):

• We require covid vaccination. Would this be a problem?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

Job Description
The Block Plant Manager oversees all aspects of producing underground, architectural, structural precast.

Essential Functions

• Work with department managers and executives to plan and schedule production operations. Communicate production schedules and related information to department supervisors and other leadership.
• Read drawings and production schedules to ensure materials and other resources are in place and projects start on time.
• Oversee inventory of plant materials and maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Ensure that all aspects of quality are in accordance with all standards.
• Conduct research and development of processes and strategies as needed.
• Track and report production data.
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Work with sales, safety, shipping, and project managers to troubleshoot problems and provide the customer with high quality products and service.
• Participate in hiring, discipline, and other personnel matters as needed.
• Be a hands-on manager with daily presence in the production areas.
• Design and implement training programs for Precast plant personnel.
• Be a driver of continuous process improvement.
• Maintain an effective housekeeping program to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Accountable for the successful execution of each project, meeting time and budget goals.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and enforce the use of safety equipment while providing full support to Safety Director.
• Oversee physical testing and visual inspection. Be responsible for the quality assurance on all projects in keeping with the quality standards of the company
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.
• Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate actively in the bid review process and offer objective assessments for the manpower requirements and production rates which can be achieved.
• Must have strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Plan for plant capabilities related to sales forecast.
• Understand the sales process and provide support with customer inquiries.
• Ability to create bids/estimates for customers.
• Ability to create production drawings for product manufacturing.
• Oversee maintenance of molds and precast equipment.
• Facilitate plant maintenance (scheduling production maintenance on mixers, testing equipment, and air compressor).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspecting and verifying the accuracy of dimensions and condition of molds
• Verifying batching, mixing, material handling, placing, consolidating, curing, product handling and storage procedures
• Verifying the proper fabrication and placement of reinforcement, and quantity and location of cast-in items
• Inspecting tensioning operations to ensure conformance with specified procedures
• Preparing or evaluating mix designs
• Taking representative test samples and performing required tests
• Inspecting finished products for conformance with shop drawings, approved samples, and project requirements; confirm products are complying before they are shipped to the project site
• Preparing and maintain complete quality control records.
• Reviewing daily performance standards of employees in Precast; provide coaching when necessary.

Desired Skills:

• College Degree preferred
• (5) Years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• PCI or NCPA Certifications
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (oral and written), the ability to multi-task, and work well in a team.
• Ability to mentor and develop employees within the plant; cultivate and promote from within the culture.
• Strategic thinking and forecasting experience
• Dependable, responsible, and accountable
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to read blueprints, be familiar with construction techniques, understand transportation and handling equipment used for the finished product. Must be able to supervise, direct and schedule plant personnel and equipment in a manner that will achieve set goals and objectives.
• Math skills for use in estimating, planning, and reporting. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude to apply to the practical side of production, mechanical drawings, and proposals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belgrade, ME 04917: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Gagne and Son requires covid vaccination prior to employment. Is this a problem for you?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

The Precast Manager oversees all aspects of producing underground, architectural, structural precast.

Essential Functions

• Work with department managers and executives to plan and schedule production operations. Communicate production schedules and related information to department supervisors and other leadership.
• Read drawings and production schedules to ensure materials and other resources are in place and projects start on time.
• Oversee inventory of plant materials and maintenance of machines and equipment.
• Ensure that all aspects of quality are in accordance with all standards.
• Conduct research and development of processes and strategies as needed.
• Track and report production data.
• Comply with and enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Work with sales, safety, shipping, and project managers to troubleshoot problems and provide the customer with high quality products and service.
• Participate in hiring, discipline, and other personnel matters as needed.
• Be a hands-on manager with daily presence in the production areas.
• Design and implement training programs for Precast plant personnel.
• Be a driver of continuous process improvement.
• Maintain an effective housekeeping program to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Accountable for the successful execution of each project, meeting time and budget goals.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and enforce the use of safety equipment while providing full support to Safety Director.
• Oversee physical testing and visual inspection. Be responsible for the quality assurance on all projects in keeping with the quality standards of the company
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.
• Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate actively in the bid review process and offer objective assessments for the manpower requirements and production rates which can be achieved.
• Must have strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Plan for plant capabilities related to sales forecast.
• Understand the sales process and provide support with customer inquiries.
• Ability to create bids/estimates for customers.
• Ability to create production drawings for product manufacturing.
• Oversee maintenance of molds and precast equipment.
• Facilitate plant maintenance (scheduling production maintenance on mixers, testing equipment, and air compressor).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspecting and verifying the accuracy of dimensions and condition of molds
• Verifying batching, mixing, material handling, placing, consolidating, curing, product handling and storage procedures
• Verifying the proper fabrication and placement of reinforcement, and quantity and location of cast-in items
• Inspecting tensioning operations to ensure conformance with specified procedures
• Preparing or evaluating mix designs
• Taking representative test samples and performing required tests
• Inspecting finished products for conformance with shop drawings, approved samples, and project requirements; confirm products are complying before they are shipped to the project site
• Preparing and maintain complete quality control records.
• Reviewing daily performance standards of employees in Precast; provide coaching when necessary.

Desired Skills:

• College Degree preferred
• (5) Years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• PCI or NCPA Certifications
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (oral and written), the ability to multi-task, and work well in a team.
• Ability to mentor and develop employees within the plant; cultivate and promote from within the culture.
• Strategic thinking and forecasting experience
• Dependable, responsible, and accountable
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to read blueprints, be familiar with construction techniques, understand transportation and handling equipment used for the finished product. Must be able to supervise, direct and schedule plant personnel and equipment in a manner that will achieve set goals and objectives.
• Math skills for use in estimating, planning, and reporting. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude to apply to the practical side of production, mechanical drawings, and proposals.
• Must have prior precast experience.
• Covid vaccination required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belgrade, ME 04917: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Covid vaccination is required. Would this be a problem for you?
• Do you have prior concrete precast experience?

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance 

Precast Plant Worker - Belgrade

***NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Concrete precast plant team members are responsible for performing a variety of tasks and duties in a safe and productive manner for the production of concrete pipe and precast concrete products in accordance with quality standards. This position is not an assembly-line style manufacturing.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate miscellaneous tools, equipment, supplies, products, and forms.
• Be ready to work at 6AM daily and be able to work 40+ hours per week.
• Follow instructions from Production Supervisor(s).
• Follow all safety rules.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Strong work ethic – reliable, positive attitude, self-starter.
• Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Covid Vaccination Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds and have no physical restrictions

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

· Competitive wage, dependent on experience.

Excellent benefit package, including:

health insurance (company pays 50% of the premium), dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) match, referral program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, boot allowance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Gagne and Son requires covid vaccination prior to employment. Is this a problem for you?

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with Customers, Contractors, Engineers and Designers.
• Builds, maintains and sources new sales leads.
• Work closely with the managers of our retail locations to follow up on leads, customer service issues, and assist as necessary.
• Maintain customer information, communications, quotes and other related information.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate with customers
• Background in Landscape design, masonry, or concrete construction industry is desirable.
• COVID Vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• This position requires full Covid vaccination status. Is that going to be a problem for you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

Role and Responsibilities

• Pick orders for customers – pick transfers for stores
• Pick boom orders – bag and wrap pallets when necessary, and tag orders.
• Open and close buildings #2 and #3 doors, turn on/off lights at beginning/end of day.
• Assist any walk-in customers.
• Receive orders from vendors:

· Verify correct quantities are being delivered (match actual items to packing slip)

· Tag product

· Bag and wrap any bag products

· Put product away

· Turn in packing slips to dispatch

• Receive & process internal transfers:

· Verify items for store to store transfers, and provide paper work to Dispatch

· Verify items for store to Belgrade transfers, and provide paper work to receiving

· Tag all pallets to identify where product is going

• Process customer returns: verify product to return ticket and restock items.
• Safely assist in loading trucks.
• Notify Purchaser of any low inventory items.
• Organize and maintain Gagne: spec-mix and bluestone pallets.
• Organize and maintain the yards for: rebar, stone, bluestone, cobble, fabric, granite and flue by:

· Putting product away upon receipt

· Tag necessary pallets

· Consolidate/reorganize pallets of product

· Pick up any trash, plastic, or other debris

· Pick up any empty or broken pallets

• Assist in keeping warehouses #2, #3 clean and organized (swept and free of debris).
• Assist in emptying trash, metal and cardboard bins.
• Keep stock rotated.
• Provide a list of damaged products to receiving, on a daily basis.
• Assist in shoveling around warehouses: #2, #3
• Keep manholes clear of snow, ice and debris

Requirements

• Forklift experience.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening.
• COVID Vaccination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Gagne and Son requires covid vaccination prior to employment. Is this a problem for you?

Experience:

• forklift operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Millsy’s Cleaning Services, Inc.

46 Bangor Street

Augusta, ME 04330

207 622-2700

Millsy’s Cleaning Services is looking for a responsible individual to work as an assistant on our carpet cleaning crew. The job requires us to do a background check, must have a valid driver’s license, willing to work mornings, evenings, and some weekends. Good opportunity for a good career. Work for a growing company for over 30 years and become part of our family.

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education, and research for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

We offer positions that provide purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful within a role.

As a State of Maine Employer, we believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing. We offer an extensive benefits package and competitive salaries. To learn more about our benefits: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/about

We have a variety of positions available across our departments:   

• Mental Health Workers
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Registered Nurses
• Environmental Services
• Food Services
• Operations
• Psychology
• Medical Staff

To view a complete list of openings and apply, please visit:

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/riverview/careers-internships/open-positions

Questions? Kelly Flagg, Recruitment and Retention Specialist

/ 207-624-4785

We are looking to bring on board an HCCA Program Associate – Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL), who is a member of the HCCA team and works with other HCCA staff and community partners to implement Maine Prevention Network grant-specific program objectives throughout Kennebec County, Maine. Objectives include community education, policy and systems change, and community-level environmental enhancements for the prevention of obesity-related diseases. This position may be required to support other public health primary prevention projects at HCCA over time. 

The Program Associate – Healthy Eating Active Living reports directly to the Executive Director with oversight from the Associate Program Manager. 

Please submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining and providing examples of relevant qualifications, skills, and experience.

 Apply here: www.hccame.org/about/job-opportunities

Job Duties:

The Program Associate – Healthy Eating Active Living will:

1. Implement evidence-based prevention strategies in the Maine Prevention Network Central District Obesity Work Plan throughout Kennebec County in collaboration with HCCA staff and Somerset County partners. Focus areas include:
   1. Promote changes that make active living and healthy eating the easy choice
   2. Develop systems that provide access to healthy foods at a good price
   3. Enable people to get their recommended levels of physical activity
   4. Increase access to places for physical activity
   5. Support breastfeeding best practices in health care systems, at worksites, and within the community
   6. Assess and improve the built environment and food systems to create more opportunity for Maine residents to eat healthy and be physically active
2. Support other HCCA food systems-related or MPN-related projects as needed.
3. Support Central Public Health District coalition building.
4. Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
5. Utilize written and electronic media for a variety of community awareness strategies.
6. Work closely with local, county, public health district, and state partners; and other stakeholders to collaborate and coordinate assessments and implement interventions.
7. Attend required meetings and training sessions.
8. Assure required data is collected and entered in online and other required reporting systems.
9. Assist with grant reporting requirements in order for reports to be accurate and submitted on-time.
10. Work closely with HCCA Associate Program Manager and Finance Manager to assure project activity meets budgetary expectations.
11. Serve as a spokesperson for healthy eating and active living, and HCCA.
12. Promote positive relationships between and among HCCA and all potential collaborating partners.
13. Be a member of HCCA’s team of public health professionals, supporting the organization’s broad public health goals.
14. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in health-related field is preferred, however, equivalent related work experience may be considered. Experience working in a non-profit setting and with grant-funded projects is a plus. Additional desired skills include:

1. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse project partners, consumers, community partners, providers of health and behavioral health care, and food system sector representatives
2. Comfort and ability to present to and facilitate diverse audiences, including youth and professionals
3. Ability to work independently
4. Ability to meet deadlines
5. Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
6. Knowledge and skill in the management of data-driven projects
7. Ability to monitor and provide oversight of local partners' progress toward deliverables
8. Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and manage multiple activities at once
9. Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information from many sources
10. Experience developing communication materials and messages including flyers, brochures, booklets, social media, etc. designed for specific audiences
11. Understanding of coalition-building strategies
12. Knowledge of evidence-based obesity prevention strategies is a plus

MCD Global Health & Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA)

MCD Global Health is a nonprofit global health organization recognized in the United States and around the world as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner.

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) is a public health non-profit organization located in Gardiner, ME. HCCA serves Kennebec County, the Central Public Health District, and other statewide and regional efforts related to public health primary prevention, with particular focus on tobacco use prevention and control, substance misuse prevention, and healthy eating and active living. HCCA is home to Gardiner Area Thrives Drug Free Communities Coalition, Maine Farm & Sea to School Network, and Maine Farm to Institution. 

HCCA partners with MCD Global Health, Inc. (MCD) to provide recruitment and human resources services, and serve as HCCA’s employer of record. This hybrid remote position is based at HCCA’s offices at 11 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Gardiner, ME.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 

HCCA’s mission is to convene and support people, organizations, and communities to collaborate on quality of life and public health issues. 

Medical Care Development, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MCD strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, contractors, and other representatives.

Family Violence Project (FVP) is working to end domestic violence in Kennebec and Somerset counties in Maine.  We believe it will take the whole community to accomplish our mission.  This includes a strong and committed work force.  If you are seeking a challenging position in a critical field of advocacy and social justice, please consider the following open position:

ChangeWork Facilitator

Family Violence Project seeks a dynamic and engaging individual to serve in the role of Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program (CDVIP) facilitator.  The ChangeWork program seeks to inspire and motivate participants to develop belief systems that support healthy, non-violent, and non-coercive attitudes. 

This is a part-time exempt position with 3 to 12 hours available per week based on applicant availability.  The position is based in multiple locations throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties.  A remote work option is available.  As this is a part time position, full benefits are not available, however, pro-rated Paid Time Off (PTO) will be accrued in direct relation with the hours worked.  The starting pay range for this position is $18.75 to $22.50 per hour, based on experience.  Multiple positions are available.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit (including prolonged sitting), talk, and listen.  The employee is also required to operate a computer using a standard keyboard and mouse; use a fax machine, printer, scanner, and copier; and communicate using a telephone.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

The successful candidate will be able to respectfully engage with class participants, utilizing reflective listening skills and motivational interviewing techniques to help participants gain insight to their behaviors and demonstrate accountability for their actions.  Applicants should possess knowledge of, or have a desire to learn about, domestic violence and its impact on victims, the community and child development, as well as an understanding of how the tactics of power and control impacts equality in relationships.   Experience with group facilitation is helpful to the position, as are computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.  The successful candidate will interact harmoniously with others, communicating respectfully and effectively through excellent listening, oral and written skills.  The person in this position must be able to work comfortably and collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently, and be able handle emergencies in a calm manner and de-escalate situations.  A willingness to learn and embrace theories of change is important, as is the ability to maintain strong professional boundaries. 

Applicants must be able to pass background checks to include criminal, driving, and Department of Health and Human Services / Child Protective Services background checks, among others.  Per Maine Department of Corrections (DOC) standards, a person hired into this position must not have any deferred disposition for any state of federal criminal offense, criminal convictions, protective court orders, or court-approved consent agreements for offenses involving violence during the last ten years, unless granted a waiver from the Maine DOCs.  All new employees are required to participate in an in-depth training process and, within six months of hire, must obtain certification from a nationally recognized training for Domestic Violence Intervention Programs; this training will be coordinated and paid for by Family Violence Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Family Violence Project is a skills-based hiring organization and welcomes applicants who can demonstrate the core requirements of the position.  This position will remain open until filled.  Provide resume and personalized cover letter to:

Search Committee, ChangeWork Facilitator

Family Violence Project

PO Box 304, Augusta, ME 04332-0304

or

RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law

KENNEBEC JOURNAL

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

JOIN OUR SALES TEAM 

Do you have a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses grow? Join our sales team and you will be able to connect clients with the largest suite of advertising products and platforms in the state. We work with local businesses to create innovative, custom ad campaigns that meet their business goals. The Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal, part of Masthead Maine, Maine’s largest media company is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Account Executive to join our team. Previous sales experience is a plus but we’re willing to train someone who is excited for a new opportunity.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Are you outgoing and driven? Are you passionate about working with local businesses? Are you familiar with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs? Do you have strong computer skills?

WHAT IS MASTHEAD MAINE?

We are a network of daily and weekly print publications with the largest digital publishing reach in the state. Our sales team members can sell seamlessly across all publications within the network to deliver the best results for our clients.

OUR BENEFITS AND CULTURE

 A comprehensive benefit package is available: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options; 401(k) with company match; paid holidays, vacation and sick time and travel reimbursement. We are respectful, inclusive, curious, collaborative, accountable and we promote safety.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to: . MaineToday Media is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

Salary:Competitive pay from $16.00-$18.00/hour

Shift Type:All shifts available 

Benefits:

• Pay may vary by location, level of training, and type of shift

• Flexible scheduling (We have a variety of shifts that fit your lifestyle)
• Employee discounts include Cell Phone Plans, Travel, and more!
• Mobile clock in/out
• Free Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) 
• Ongoing PAID training and development

• Online training resources
• On-the-job training for unique client situations

• Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships, and meet new people
• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)
• Paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage
• Extremely positive work environment
• Access to leadership
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
• Referral program
• Provide PPE gear to Caregivers

Responsibilities:

• Personal care for their clients
• This could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living
• assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.

Requirements: 

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• Caregiving: 1 year preferred
• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly, and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation
• Pass a background check 

MOCO - Motivational Services is a leader in residential mental health care. We are looking for energetic and caring individuals to join our team who have, or want to acquire, their Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician-1 (MHRT-1). If you are interested in making difference in the lives of others and you are a compassionate individual we encourage you to apply for a position with us.

This is an opportunity for both experienced MHRT-1’s, as well as those looking for a new career. All training is provided at no cost to our employees. Training includes MANDT, CRMA, MHSS, CPR and First Aid Training. The MHRT-1 would serve as a Mental Health Support Specialist (MHSS) to one of our community group homes or supervised apartment programs, located in Augusta or Waterville. For more information about our training please visit our website at mocomaine.com.

Daily responsibilities include working within one of our group home or supervised apartment programs and assuring that resident needs are met. You will administer prescribed medications, and maintain resident charts and create progress notes, while helping each resident acheive his or her goals as outlined in an individualized living plan (ILP). In addition, some travel around the Waterville and Augusta area with residents in our agency vans may be required. The ideal candidate will be able to problem solve and help with decision making, and will be organized with good communication and computer skills.

So why should I consider working for MOCO?

We understand that working in the mental health field is incredibly rewarding, but sometimes challenging. We do everything we can to provide a supportive team environment in all of our PNMI programs. We embrace the concept that the mental health and wellbeing of our staff is every bit as important as physical health. We have transformed our agency culture to support that. We have an excellent EAP program and an LCSW therapist on our staff who works exclusively with our employees at no cost. We have an agency "Wellness Team" and "Employee Mental Health Task Force" that meets regularly to evaluate the needs of staff and make recommendations to executive management.

In addition our benefits package includes 12 paid holidays and 14 paid choice time off within the first year for all full time staff. After the second year of employment staff members earn 27 days of choice time and after five years they earn 33 days. In addition, we offer competitive medical and dental insurance, an HRA and FSA, and 100% employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life insurances. We also offer a weekly pay cycle, casual dress and discounts on Wireless Services, Auto/Home/Rental with Group Discounts, and more! Training is provided to all employees, with a focus on career advancement and promoting from within.

Health Care Workers are Mandated by the State of Maine to be COVID 19 Vaccinated.

*Bonus to be paid out in increments over 1 year

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.54 - $21.04 per hour

Pay differentials of $2/hr for evening $3/hr for overnight shifts