Employment Services Coordinator
The Trinity Jubilee Center is a multi-service, secular agency located in downtown Lewiston. The Center operates five programs: a soup kitchen, food pantry and diaper bank, day program for the homeless, resource center and free clinic, and immigrant integration program. The Center serves more than 1,000 clients each week. The Center just moved into a new facility: be part of this growing team and help expand operations!
Job description:
This is a temporary position with funding secured through September 30, 2026. It is full time, Monday-Friday, and benefits eligible. This position assists asylum-seekers in entering and succeeding in Maine’s workforce. It requires an understanding of and alignment with the Center’s mission and objectives and the ability to manage a complex program. We are a busy community center and this is a dynamic, hands-on job. We are looking for someone with strong critical thinking and organizational skills with a focus on high-quality service provision, who can roll up their sleeves and pitch in as part of the team!
Job responsibilities include:
Implement and manage program processes including scheduling of and reminders for appointments, data collection and input, and provider training
Outreach to employers and other community resources and maintaining current information about employment and training opportunities
Direct work with clients including greeting clients and scheduling appointments and assistance with resume-writing, job searches, and job applications.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent skills in the areas of: customer service, verbal and written communication, organization and attention to detail, critical thinking and operational analysis, time management, and problem-solving.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Google Drive and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
High school diploma
Two years of customer service experience
Preferred:
Fluency in Portuguese
One year of experience in social work
Schedule:
This is a non-exempt, full time (40 hour), Monday-Friday position on site in Lewiston. The facility is open 7:30AM - 3:00PM.
Compensation and benefits:
The hourly rate is $27 per hour
Health insurance is 75% employer-paid
Paid time off includes accrued vacation time, accrued sick time, and paid holidays
Trinity Jubilee Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BIPOC, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
Please no calls or walk-ins.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
Required question: Please describe which languages you have written and/or spoken fluency in.
Required question: Please give examples of your previous program management experience.
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person