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Co-executive Director (posted may 5, 2021)
TITLE: Co-Executive Director
LOCATION: The Maine Youth Court has offices in both Portland and Lewiston, ME, and travel across regions will be expected.
COVID-19 Note: Due to COVID-19, MYC Staff have primarily been working virtually. MYC staff anticipate returning to in-person work over the coming months, following CDC and state guidelines.
POSITION: This is a full time (generally 40 hour/week), salaried, exempt position. The schedule may be flexible and negotiated for a candidate who is a good fit. This is a co-leadership position with defined roles between the two co-leaders.
START DATE: The preferred start date for this position is June 28th, 2021 with flexibility to start in early July 2021 for the right candidate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SUMMARY:
The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that receives referrals for youth who have gotten in trouble with the law and/or their school. By participating in a restorative justice process and successfully completing a Repair Agreement (an action plan created by affected parties to repair the harm and build up supports)—youth are diverted from punitive consequences. At the heart of MYC is a belief in youth leadership. We train youth to serve as advocates and facilitators of these restorative processes, and turn to respondents (youth referred to our program), youth volunteers, and youth board members to inform and guide our evolving programming.
The Maine Youth Court is looking for a candidate with demonstrated strengths in development and finance, external relationship building, and nonprofit administration and leadership. The incoming Co-Executive Director will lead and support the Maine Youth Court in its evolution from having a fiscal sponsor (currently the Restorative Justice Project Maine) to becoming a standalone 501c3 non-profit organization by July 2022. The Co-Executive Director will work collaboratively with MYC’s fiscal sponsor Restorative Justice Project Maine over the course of the next fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) to ensure this successful transition.
This role will work closely with the present Co-Executive Director who leads MYC programming and supports the programming staff. Co-Directors work closely with one another and with the Board of Directors within clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
The Co-Executive Director should be thoroughly committed to MYC’s mission, and believe in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice. Candidates should have proven leadership, financial, and relationship management experience. Investment in the regions MYC serves (Greater Portland, Bath/Brunswick, and/or Lewiston/Auburn region) is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be eager to be part of an ever-evolving and collaborative team dedicated to equity and inclusion, and committed to transparent leadership and work around power sharing. Maine Youth Court aspires to promote restorative practices in the broader community, as well as within the organization internally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Development
a. Identify funding opportunities and lead efforts to secure adequate funding to ensure mission focused programming
b. Research grant opportunities, write and submit grant applications, and foster ongoing relationships with funders. Ensure grant compliance and complete grant reporting
c. Create and carry out a strategy for grassroots fundraising
d. Work with Board of Directors to contribute to fundraising efforts, and lead a Committee dedicated to this goal
2. Finance
a. Responsible for fiscal management, prioritizing diversified funding streams, ensuring maximum resource utilization and operating within the organization’s budget
b. Develop annual and project budgets and projections
c. Project funding and expenses to assess needs
d. Develop systems to support program staff in monitoring spending within their regions within budget limitations
e. Complete all day-to-day financial management tasks
f. Review, approve, and submit expense sheets for reimbursement
g. Approve and monitor subcontract agreements with consultants and other community providers
h. Upon becoming a 501c3 nonprofit: will be responsible for hiring and overseeing the work of a bookkeeper to pay invoices and keep books up to date, as well as overseeing tax filings and positive maintenance of 501c3 status
i. Commitment to increasing staff salaries across the organization to enhance staff sustainability
3. Non-profit Administration
a. Support and enhance an existing Advisory Council consisting of youth and adult community leaders to serve as a Board of Directors as MYC transitions to its own 501c3.
b. Lead Board development, recruitment, and engagement efforts. This role will serve as the primary liaison for the Board in collaboration with fellow Co-Executive Director
c. Work with fellow Co-Executive Director in continued strategic planning to ensure MYC grows and evolves in line with its values and successfully fulfills its mission into the future.
d. Support MYC in efforts towards more equitable power-sharing and decision making across staff, Board, and broader community. The Co-Ed will participate in organizational development staff meetings, as well as engage in restorative practices as a staff team and Board.
e. Ensure staff have have the supplies and resources needed to do their jobs
f. Collaborate with Co-Executive Director on conducting hiring processes for new staff
g. Set up insurance, workers compensation, and other benefits for organization to smoothly transition from fiscal sponsee to independent 501c3 nonprofit
h. Support the development of internal administrative and HR policies and ensure the organization is compliant with policies.
i. Develop and refine administrative systems and delegation.
Note: MYC is a continuously evolving social justice organization. This role may evolve in its responsibilities and scope of work to align more fully with strategic priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
SALARY and BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried position at $60,000 annually, with some flexibility in schedule and hours for a candidate who is a good fit. This position is considered Exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. MYC offers a health care plan (Aetna) that is paid 100% by the employer, a SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, as well as generous paid time off and holidays.
TO APPLY:
If our work and this position resonates with you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Abi Maycock at amaycock@maineyouthcourt.org. You must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We hope to welcome a new Co-Executive Director on June 28th, 2021 with flexibility to start in early July 2021 for the right candidate. Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.
LOCATION: The Maine Youth Court has offices in both Portland and Lewiston, ME, and travel across regions will be expected.
COVID-19 Note: Due to COVID-19, MYC Staff have primarily been working virtually. MYC staff anticipate returning to in-person work over the coming months, following CDC and state guidelines.
POSITION: This is a full time (generally 40 hour/week), salaried, exempt position. The schedule may be flexible and negotiated for a candidate who is a good fit. This is a co-leadership position with defined roles between the two co-leaders.
START DATE: The preferred start date for this position is June 28th, 2021 with flexibility to start in early July 2021 for the right candidate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
SUMMARY:
The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that receives referrals for youth who have gotten in trouble with the law and/or their school. By participating in a restorative justice process and successfully completing a Repair Agreement (an action plan created by affected parties to repair the harm and build up supports)—youth are diverted from punitive consequences. At the heart of MYC is a belief in youth leadership. We train youth to serve as advocates and facilitators of these restorative processes, and turn to respondents (youth referred to our program), youth volunteers, and youth board members to inform and guide our evolving programming.
The Maine Youth Court is looking for a candidate with demonstrated strengths in development and finance, external relationship building, and nonprofit administration and leadership. The incoming Co-Executive Director will lead and support the Maine Youth Court in its evolution from having a fiscal sponsor (currently the Restorative Justice Project Maine) to becoming a standalone 501c3 non-profit organization by July 2022. The Co-Executive Director will work collaboratively with MYC’s fiscal sponsor Restorative Justice Project Maine over the course of the next fiscal year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) to ensure this successful transition.
This role will work closely with the present Co-Executive Director who leads MYC programming and supports the programming staff. Co-Directors work closely with one another and with the Board of Directors within clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
The Co-Executive Director should be thoroughly committed to MYC’s mission, and believe in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice. Candidates should have proven leadership, financial, and relationship management experience. Investment in the regions MYC serves (Greater Portland, Bath/Brunswick, and/or Lewiston/Auburn region) is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be eager to be part of an ever-evolving and collaborative team dedicated to equity and inclusion, and committed to transparent leadership and work around power sharing. Maine Youth Court aspires to promote restorative practices in the broader community, as well as within the organization internally.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Development
a. Identify funding opportunities and lead efforts to secure adequate funding to ensure mission focused programming
b. Research grant opportunities, write and submit grant applications, and foster ongoing relationships with funders. Ensure grant compliance and complete grant reporting
c. Create and carry out a strategy for grassroots fundraising
d. Work with Board of Directors to contribute to fundraising efforts, and lead a Committee dedicated to this goal
2. Finance
a. Responsible for fiscal management, prioritizing diversified funding streams, ensuring maximum resource utilization and operating within the organization’s budget
b. Develop annual and project budgets and projections
c. Project funding and expenses to assess needs
d. Develop systems to support program staff in monitoring spending within their regions within budget limitations
e. Complete all day-to-day financial management tasks
f. Review, approve, and submit expense sheets for reimbursement
g. Approve and monitor subcontract agreements with consultants and other community providers
h. Upon becoming a 501c3 nonprofit: will be responsible for hiring and overseeing the work of a bookkeeper to pay invoices and keep books up to date, as well as overseeing tax filings and positive maintenance of 501c3 status
i. Commitment to increasing staff salaries across the organization to enhance staff sustainability
3. Non-profit Administration
a. Support and enhance an existing Advisory Council consisting of youth and adult community leaders to serve as a Board of Directors as MYC transitions to its own 501c3.
b. Lead Board development, recruitment, and engagement efforts. This role will serve as the primary liaison for the Board in collaboration with fellow Co-Executive Director
c. Work with fellow Co-Executive Director in continued strategic planning to ensure MYC grows and evolves in line with its values and successfully fulfills its mission into the future.
d. Support MYC in efforts towards more equitable power-sharing and decision making across staff, Board, and broader community. The Co-Ed will participate in organizational development staff meetings, as well as engage in restorative practices as a staff team and Board.
e. Ensure staff have have the supplies and resources needed to do their jobs
f. Collaborate with Co-Executive Director on conducting hiring processes for new staff
g. Set up insurance, workers compensation, and other benefits for organization to smoothly transition from fiscal sponsee to independent 501c3 nonprofit
h. Support the development of internal administrative and HR policies and ensure the organization is compliant with policies.
i. Develop and refine administrative systems and delegation.
Note: MYC is a continuously evolving social justice organization. This role may evolve in its responsibilities and scope of work to align more fully with strategic priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
- Educational background and/or equivalent work experience in nonprofit administration, finance, or development preferred
- Experience with organizational development and strategic planning.
- Experience or aptitude for financial management including budget development, day-to-day oversight, and regular reporting.
- Effective fundraiser, including direct cultivation and solicitation of donations or grants from individual donors, foundations, and government.
- Strength in leading with a collective mindset and approach, including supporting other people's leadership, taking direction from community, youth, staff team, and board; experience with consensus-based decision making is preferred
- Willingness to be part of a highly collaborative team that is invested in finding ways to share power
- A demonstrated commitment to Trauma-informed practices, Restorative Practices, Youth Leadership, and collaborative problem solving
- Commitment to Racial Equity in all aspects of MYC’s programming and organizational structure
- An awareness of systemic, structural, and interpersonal oppression
- Ability to think critically and a strengths-based approach to problem solving
- Eagerness to work with a Board of Directors, and the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, and work collaboratively with a team
- Highly organized and ability to multitask
- Must have experience working with youth or young adults, and/or be able to demonstrate a commitment to youth leadership and empowerment
- Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Maine State Driver’s License with a clean driving record in the past 3 years for insurance purposes.
- Must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check. The presence of a criminal record may not necessarily preclude an applicant from employment.
SALARY and BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried position at $60,000 annually, with some flexibility in schedule and hours for a candidate who is a good fit. This position is considered Exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. MYC offers a health care plan (Aetna) that is paid 100% by the employer, a SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, as well as generous paid time off and holidays.
TO APPLY:
If our work and this position resonates with you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Abi Maycock at amaycock@maineyouthcourt.org. You must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We hope to welcome a new Co-Executive Director on June 28th, 2021 with flexibility to start in early July 2021 for the right candidate. Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.
restorative Coordinator (POSTED MAY 5, 2021)
TITLE: Restorative Coordinator
LOCATION: The Restorative Coordinator will be based out of the Maine Youth Court’s Portland office, and will work with youth in Cumberland County and southern Sagadahoc County. Travel around these regions and to MYC’s second office in Lewiston is expected. COVID-19 Note: Due to COVID-19, MYC Staff have primarily been working virtually. MYC staff anticipate returning to in-person work over the coming months, following CDC and state guidelines.
SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position. Typical work hours are 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm Monday-Friday, with occasional evening hours. The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, July 19th, 2021.
SUMMARY:
The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that receives referrals for youth who have gotten in trouble with the law and/or their school. By participating in a restorative justice process and successfully completing a Repair Agreement (an action plan created by affected parties to repair the harm and build up supports)—youth are diverted from punitive consequences. At the heart of MYC is a belief in youth leadership. We train youth to serve as advocates and facilitators of these restorative processes, and turn to respondents (youth referred to our program), youth volunteers, and youth board members to inform and guide our evolving programming.
The Restorative Coordinator helps youth respondents, families, victims, and community members to move through restorative justice processes, and ensures youth respondents have access to support services, clinical treatment, and pro-social activities when applicable. The Restorative Coordinator may at times co-facilitate a restorative process alongside trained youth volunteers or another staff. Together with other staff, the Restorative Coordinator sustains MYC’s youth volunteer network by offering training and engagement opportunities. The Restorative Coordinator is invested in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
SALARY and BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position, with a pay rate of $18/hour, or the equivalent of $37,440 annually.
MYC offers a health care plan (Aetna) that is paid 100% by the employer, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match, as well as generous paid time off and holidays.
TO APPLY:
If our work and this position resonates with you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Leigh-Ashley Milne at lamilne@maineyouthcourt.org. You must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We hope to welcome a new Restorative Coordinator to our staff team on Monday, July 19th. Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.
LOCATION: The Restorative Coordinator will be based out of the Maine Youth Court’s Portland office, and will work with youth in Cumberland County and southern Sagadahoc County. Travel around these regions and to MYC’s second office in Lewiston is expected. COVID-19 Note: Due to COVID-19, MYC Staff have primarily been working virtually. MYC staff anticipate returning to in-person work over the coming months, following CDC and state guidelines.
SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position. Typical work hours are 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm Monday-Friday, with occasional evening hours. The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, July 19th, 2021.
SUMMARY:
The Maine Youth Court is a youth-led restorative justice diversion program that receives referrals for youth who have gotten in trouble with the law and/or their school. By participating in a restorative justice process and successfully completing a Repair Agreement (an action plan created by affected parties to repair the harm and build up supports)—youth are diverted from punitive consequences. At the heart of MYC is a belief in youth leadership. We train youth to serve as advocates and facilitators of these restorative processes, and turn to respondents (youth referred to our program), youth volunteers, and youth board members to inform and guide our evolving programming.
The Restorative Coordinator helps youth respondents, families, victims, and community members to move through restorative justice processes, and ensures youth respondents have access to support services, clinical treatment, and pro-social activities when applicable. The Restorative Coordinator may at times co-facilitate a restorative process alongside trained youth volunteers or another staff. Together with other staff, the Restorative Coordinator sustains MYC’s youth volunteer network by offering training and engagement opportunities. The Restorative Coordinator is invested in restorative justice and youth leadership as an alternative model for juvenile justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solicit, receive, and process all applicable referrals from Juvenile Community Corrections Officers (JCCOs), Assistant District Attorneys, School Administrators and School Resource Officers
- Meet with youth and their families to share information about the program and restorative justice philosophy, gather relevant information, and complete an assessment
- Coordinate restorative processes, which includes communicating with multiple participants and volunteers, aligning schedules, modifying the restorative process to the needs of the youth and participants, and communicating the youth’s progress in the program to referral source
- Facilitate restorative justice circles and other restorative processes with co-workers and youth volunteers
- Connect youth respondents to support services, clinical treatment, and pro-social activities
- Collaborate with lawyers, counselors, school support staff, and others within a youth’s support team
- Maintain case files
- Complete data entry related to reporting and program evaluation
- With MYC staff: recruit, train, engage, and support a diverse network of youth volunteers
- Participate in organizational development meetings focused on racial equity, program development, and volunteer engagement
- Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly supervision, and additional team meetings when needed
- Collaborate with all staff regularly across regions
- Occasionally give rides to youth using personal vehicle
- Attend Portland District Court and West Bath District Court dates to receive referrals, support youth and families present, and give an update on a youth’s progress in the program
- Other duties as assigned: MYC is a continuously evolving social justice organization. This role may evolve in its responsibilities and scope of work to align more fully with strategic priorities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
- Educational background in the Social or Behavioral Sciences or Criminal Justice AND/OR direct or lived experience with the juvenile or criminal justice system preferred
- Background or training in Restorative Justice is preferred
- Experience with/an understanding of the criminal or juvenile justice system(s), behavioral health, substance use, trauma, and youth development is preferred
- Time living and/or working in Cumberland County or Southern Sagadahoc County, or demonstrated investment in these communities is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to think critically, listen actively, and empathize with others
- Ability to create and manage own schedule
- Ability to stay organized while managing multiple cases and projects
- Familiarity with—or ability to locate—resources and supports for youth in program region
- Willingness to be part of a highly collaborative team that is invested in finding ways to share power
- Awareness of systemic, structural, and interpersonal oppression
- Openness to receiving feedback and relevant training for this role
- Comfort with frequent use of cell phones, computers, word processing, email correspondence, Zoom, Google Suite, and completing data entry
- Must have experience working with youth or young adults, and/or be able to demonstrate a commitment to youth leadership and empowerment
- Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid Maine State Driver’s License with a clean driving record in the past 3 years for insurance purposes.
- Must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check. The presence of a criminal record may not necessarily preclude an applicant from employment.
SALARY and BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position, with a pay rate of $18/hour, or the equivalent of $37,440 annually.
MYC offers a health care plan (Aetna) that is paid 100% by the employer, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match, as well as generous paid time off and holidays.
TO APPLY:
If our work and this position resonates with you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Leigh-Ashley Milne at lamilne@maineyouthcourt.org. You must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We hope to welcome a new Restorative Coordinator to our staff team on Monday, July 19th. Only candidates who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
Maine Youth Court is an equal opportunity employer. Maine Youth Court does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.