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Executive Director

Portland, Maine

ProSearch is partnering with Educate Maine to identify its next Executive Director in Portland, Maine, a high-impact nonprofit leadership opportunity. We are seeking an accomplished executive with experience in education, workforce development, public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and nonprofit management

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Educate Maine is a business-led education advocacy organization whose mission is to champion career readiness by increasing the educational attainment of Maine people, enabling all students to succeed in post-secondary education and in the workplace. As Executive Director, you will serve as the chief executive and strategic leader of the organization, advancing education advocacy, workforce development initiatives, public policy priorities, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, nonprofit operations, board relations, organizational leadership, and program management across the stat

e.
This highly visible executive leadership role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of education, workforce development, economic development, public policy, and community impact. You will collaborate with business, education, government, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders throughout Maine to strengthen the education-to-workforce pipeline and help create greater opportunities for students, workers, and employe

rs.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS

OUTThis is an opportunity to lead meaningful change across Maine's education and workforce landsc

ape.You'll have the opportunity

• to:Lead a respected statewide education advocacy and workforce development organiza
• tionAdvance initiatives that strengthen career readiness, workforce readiness, and educational attainment across M
• aineInfluence education policy and workforce development strategies that impact students, educators, workers, and emplo
• yersBuild partnerships across education, business, government, nonprofit, and philanthropic sec
• torsHelp address Maine's workforce challenges through innovative collaboration and strategic leader
• shipGuide a mission-driven organization with a strong reputation, engaged Board of Directors, and dedicated s
• taffShape long-term organizational strategy while remaining closely connected to programs and community im

pact
KEY RESPONSIBIL

ITIESExecutive Leadership & Organizational Manag

• ementServe as the chief executive and strategic leader of Educate
• MaineProvide overall leadership and direction for organizational strategy, nonprofit management, operations, and g
• rowthPartner with the Board of Directors to establish priorities, strategic goals, and annual work
• plansLead, mentor, and support a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive cu
• ltureOversee organizational systems, policies, technology, human resources, compliance, and operational effectiv
• enessManage organizational budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and fiscal stewar

dship
Fundraising & Resource Devel

• opmentLead fundraising efforts and revenue development strategies across corporate, educational, nonprofit, and philanthropic s
• ectorsCultivate and maintain strong donor, sponsor, and funder relatio
• nshipsIdentify and secure new funding opportunities that support organizational growth and
• impactPartner with staff and board members on fundraising strategy, grant development, donor stewardship, and resource devel
• opmentEnsure the long-term financial sustainability of the organi

zation
Advocacy, Public Policy & External Re

• lationsServe as a leading voice on education, workforce development, career readiness, and public policy issues affectin
• g MaineBuild relationships with elected officials, policymakers, business leaders, educators, funders, and community stake
• holdersAdvance policy priorities aligned with Educate Maine's mission and strateg
• ic planRepresent the organization at statewide meetings, conferences, public events, and leadership
• forumsCommunicate effectively with diverse audiences through public speaking, presentations, written communications, and media eng

agement
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder En

• gagementBuild and strengthen partnerships with employers, educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, and co
• alitionsConvene stakeholders to address education and workforce development challenges through collaboration and in
• novationExpand Educate Maine's visibility, influence, and statewid
• e impactAdvance initiatives that strengthen connections between education, postsecondary attainment, workforce development, and employment oppor

tunities
Program Leadership & Organization

• al ImpactCollaborate with staff to support successful program management, implementation, and
• executionEstablish measurable goals, performance indicators, and organizational pr
• iorities.Utilize data, research, and stakeholder feedback to inform decision-making and evalua
• te impactEnsure programs align with organizational goals and deliver meaningful outcomes for Maine students, educators, workers, and

employers
Board Relations &

• GovernanceSupport the Board of Directors and board committees in fulfilling governance respon
• sibilitiesPartner with board leadership on strategic planning, board development, recruitment, engagement, and
• retentionMaintain transparent communication and strong working relationships with boa
• rd membersEnsure effective governance practices that support organizational accountability and long-te

rm success
Who We're

Looking For
You are a collaborative and strategic leader who is equally comfortable engaging with educators, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, business executives, employers, funders, and community s

takeholder

• s.
  You bring:Significant leadership experience within a nonprofit, education, workforce development, advocacy, public policy, government, economic development, or related
• organizationA passion for career readiness, workforce development, educational attainment, and economi
• c opportunityStrong expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and partnershi
• p developmentExceptional communication, relationship-building, and public sp
• eaking skillsExperience leading organizational strategy and managing comple
• x initiativesFinancial management, budgeting, and operational leadersh
• ip experienceFundraising, donor relations, grant development, sponsorship, or business developme
• nt experienceThe ability to balance visionary leadership with hands
• -on executionA demonstrated commitment to expanding opportunity and improving outcomes for

Maine people

• QUALIFICATIONS
  Bachelor's
• degree requiredAdvanced degree in Education, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Communications, or a related
• field preferredSignificant executive leadership, nonprofit leadership, organizational leadership, or manage
• ment experienceExperience managing teams, budgets, operations, and strateg
• ic initiatives.Proven success in fundraising, donor cultivation, grant development, resource development, or rev
• enue generationExperience working with Boards of Directors and govern
• ance structuresStrong stakeholder engagement and partnership-buil
• ding experienceKnowledge of Maine's education, workforce development, economic development, nonprofit, or public policy land
• scape preferredDemonstrated success balancing strategy, advocacy, relationship management, and operati

onal leadership
THE KIND OF LEADER

WHO THRIVES HEREAt Educate Maine, mission and leadership

go hand in hand.Successful

• candidates are:Mission-Driven – Passionate about improving educational attainment, career readiness, and wo
• rkforce outcomesCollaborative – Skilled at bringing diverse stakeholders together arou
• nd common goals.Strategic – Able to balance long-term vision with pra
• ctical executionRelationship-Oriented – Builds trust across education, business, government, and nonpr
• ofit communitiesAdaptive – Comfortable navigating change, complexity, and evo
• lving prioritiesResults-Focused – Motivated by measurable impact and contin

uous impr

ovement
WHY APPLYJoin a respected statewide organization dedicated to strengthening education, workforce development, and economic opportunity

throughout Maine.
This o

• pportunity offers:The chance to lead one of Maine's most influential education and workforce develop
• ment organizationsMeaningful statewide impact on students, workers, educat
• ors, and employersStrong partnerships across education, business, government, nonprofit, and phi
• lanthropic sectorsAn engaged and supportive B
• oard of Directors.Opportunities to influence public policy, educational attainment, workforce development, and career rea
• diness initiativesA collaborative and mission-drive
• n team environmentCompetitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional develop
• ment opportunitiesThe opportunity to shape the future of education and workforce de

velopment in

Maine
CompensationThe salary range for this pos

ition is $140-145k.
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. Compensation may also vary based on where

a role is performed.
RE

ADY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
If you're a mission-driven leader who is passionate about education, workforce development, career readiness, educational attainment, nonprofit leadership, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and creating opportunities for Maine people to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace, we'd