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Community Engagement Program Manager Jobs in Waterville, ME

Maine

Crisis Services Manager

Augusta, ME · On-site

$62K - $88K/yr

Monitoring and evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness through the development of ... Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when ...

State of Maine

Crisis Services Manager

Augusta, ME · On-site

$62K - $88K/yr

The position works collaboratively with the Statewide Crisis Program Manager to oversee aspects of ... Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when ...

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How much do community engagement program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for community engagement program manager in Waterville, ME is $70,391.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,900.00 and $85,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a community engagement program manager do?

A Community Engagement Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that connect organizations with the communities they serve. They build relationships with community members, coordinate outreach initiatives, and gather feedback to ensure that programs meet local needs. Additionally, they collaborate with stakeholders, manage volunteers, and assess the effectiveness of engagement strategies. Their goal is to foster positive relationships and encourage active community participation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community engagement program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Engagement Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and a background in public relations or social sciences, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with CRM systems, event management software, and data analysis tools is typically expected. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and strong written and verbal communication make candidates stand out in this role. These skills are vital for building trust, fostering positive relationships, and ensuring the successful implementation of community-focused initiatives.

What are some common challenges faced by community engagement program managers, and how can they effectively overcome them?

Community Engagement Program Managers often encounter challenges such as building trust with diverse stakeholders, managing conflicting priorities, and ensuring meaningful participation from community members. To overcome these hurdles, it's important to maintain open and transparent communication, actively listen to community feedback, and adapt engagement strategies to meet the unique needs of different groups. Successful managers also collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to align objectives and leverage resources, ensuring that programs remain inclusive and impactful.

What is the difference between Community Engagement Program Manager vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Engagement Program ManagerCommunity Outreach Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field; experience in community programsBachelor's degree; experience in outreach or public relations preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, program development, stakeholder engagementEvent organization, direct community interaction, outreach activities
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, government agencies, corporations with community initiatives

The Community Engagement Program Manager focuses on developing and managing long-term community programs and partnerships, while the Community Outreach Coordinator handles direct outreach activities and event execution. Both roles require strong communication skills and community knowledge, but the Program Manager typically works on strategic planning, whereas the Outreach Coordinator is more involved in day-to-day community interactions.

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Infographic showing various Community Engagement Program Manager job openings in Waterville, ME as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,391 per year, or $33.8 per hour.

Community Health Coordinator

Northern Light Health

Pittsfield, ME • On-site

$22.30 - $34.22/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Northern Light Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 165 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

570th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
Department: Grant Services
Position is located: {Pittsfield, ME}
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 32 Hour/Week
Work Schedule: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Salary Range: $22.30 - $34.22
Exempt: No
Summary:
The Project Coordinator works with the Program Director to assist in the development, implementation and management of the Healthy SV Coalition's work plan, specific to youth substance abuse/use prevention. The Project Coordinator develops relationships with local law enforcement, civic and youth organizations, businesses, schools, municipalities and individuals to mobilize volunteer efforts and synergy around youth substance and tobacco use. The Project Coordinator will follow the established Communities work plan developed by the Coalition to produce, monitor, and measure short term and long-term project outcomes.
Responsibilities:
  • Follows established work plan(s) to meet short- and long-term goals.
  • Implements specific strategies as assigned and outlined in the Communities work plan.
  • Works to achieve measurable results.
  • Ensures that all program strategies align with grant requirements.
  • Engages with regional and local partners to establish a collaborative relationship in which to develop a workforce system for youth substance abuse prevention.
  • Provides frequent updates to the Coalition Steering Committee on the progress of the Communities action plan.
  • Provides the Coalition Director with bi-weekly updates to ensure accurate reporting to the grantor.
  • Serves as a contact for grantor on programmatic issues related to the Communities work plan.
  • Attends required Communities meetings and trainings.
  • Serves as technical advisor community partners working on substance and tobacco policy and programs designed to target the youth population.
  • Serves as an active member of the HealthySV Coalition.
  • Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.
  • Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
  • Other duties as requested by Director.

Other Information:
  • Driver's license required

Competencies and Skills
  • Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
  • Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
  • Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
  • Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
  • Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
  • Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
  • Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
  • Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
  • Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
  • Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
  • Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.
  • Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
  • Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.
  • Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
  • Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
  • Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
  • Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials
  • Required Driver's License

Education
  • Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions
  • Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
  • Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
  • Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a progressive 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pittsfield, Maine that serves an area encompassing 40,000 people throughout the central region. We come to work every day committed to improving healthcare for our patients. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including Surgical and Medical-Surgical units, a Women's Health center, Rehabilitation centers, primary care health centers in four communities, and several specialty services.
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has access to tertiary specialty services through a "one call" transfer system and is also served by Lifeflight of Maine, an emergency medical air transport service with a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org
Pittsfield, Maine, SVH, Rural Health Care, Kennebeck Valley

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