MeCAP Managing Director in Lewiston, Maine at Community Concepts

Maine Community Action Partnership (MeCAP) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Managing Director.

MeCAP is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of Maine people by advocating for, promoting and supporting the work of the Maine community action agencies. Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes Maine a better place to live by working to alleviate poverty.

The Managing Director will lead MeCAP’s strategic vision, financial sustainability, and operations while acting as the organization’s public face and driving its impact through stakeholder engagement and grants administration. Reporting directly to the MeCAP President and Board of Directors, this position will play a critical role in ensuring that Community Action resources are available statewide in Maine.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience with:

Additionally, the candidates will have a broad understanding of poverty-related issues in Maine and how Community Action can be used to work toward alleviating poverty in Maine.

Requirements:

This is an exempt position, providing a competitive salary (starting at $75,000 per year, negotiable based on experience) and generous benefits package. When applying, must also submit your cover letter and resume to the MeCAP Board of Directors at mecaphiring@community-concepts.org. Application submissions will be accepted until Monday, July 13, 2026. Submissions that do not include a cover letter detailing your relevant experience will not be considered.