Policy Coordinator - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy
Policy Coordinator - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy
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Job Description
Department of Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial Indigenous and Tribal Populations
Job Class Code: CA24
Grade: 24/Confidential
Salary: $66206.40-$94057.60/Annually
Location: Augusta/Gardiner/Hybrid Remote
Opening Date: May 30 2025
Closing Date: June 20 2025
The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial Indigenous and Tribal Populations (the Permanent Commission) is an independent commission within the State of Maine tasked with identifying and promoting programs that create and improve opportunities for historically disadvantaged racial Indigenous and tribal populations in Maine. A key component of this work includes our statutory ability to advise and consult all three branches of Maines state government.
The Policy Coordinator will lead the Permanent Commissions work to advance state-level policies that contribute to reducing racial disparities across the state. This role involves policy research legislative tracking preparing and delivering testimony on behalf of the Permanent Commissions Policy Committee and collaborating with other government agencies on activities and programs that reduce racial disparities. Reporting to the Executive Director the position also works closely with the Research Specialist and Community Engagement Specialist mutually informing each others work.
Primary responsibilities include:
Lead the Permanent Commissions efforts to advise and consult all three branches of government on legislation policies and programs impacting racial Indigenous and tribal populations.
Conduct research and analysis on proposed legislation budget proposals and administrative actions to assess potential impacts on racial disparities.
Prepare and deliver clear concise and accessible policy materials including briefing papers public testimony and fact sheets that are grounded in reliable non-partisan sources.
Staff the Policy Committee including preparing agendas briefings and recommendations on policy issues including proactively identifying strategic options and recommendations to advance the Committees priorities.
Monitor state legislative sessions to identify bills or administrative actions that may impact racial disparities or the Permanent Commission as an agency; provide timely updates and strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and Policy Committee.
Represent the Permanent Commission in meetings with legislators government agencies policy implementers and other strategic partners.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with legislators state agencies and policy-focused organizations.
Track and analyze emerging policy issues at the state and national levels that may impact communities in Maine; serve as the primary
point of contact for policy-related inquiries within the organization.
Skills or knowledge required:
- At least three to five years of experience with public policy; local state or federal government; community-led advocacy or law.
- Strong understanding of racial equity through lived and/or professional experience.
- Ability to analyze a large volume of complex policy materials (for example draft bills government reports and policy briefings) and extract key insights.
- Strong and proactive relationship-building skills with people at all levels of government including those with different perspectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication strategic thinking and judgment.
- Project management and organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors (or advanced) degree in public policy political science sociology or a related field.
- Familiarity with racial equity impact analysis frameworks. particularly those used in government.
- Experience working with the Maine Legislature.
- Experience working with elected or appointed boards. commissions or committees.
- Experience supervising interns.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Ariel Ricci at
Work environment:
The Permanent Commission strives for a culture of support inclusion accountability and empowerment where you can experience belonging be inspired learn and grow your skills. In concrete terms this means:
- We actively provide opportunities for professional development;
- We work together to set clear expectations provide and receive honest feedback;
- We collaborate on projects supporting and celebrating each others success;
- We know that communities who have survived and thrived in spite of systemic oppression are essential to our work. Lived experience is key. As our former Commissioner Dee Clark said Nothing about us without us.
- We know that we have more room to grow and look forward to your creativity and enthusiasm.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
