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Posted November 2, 2026
Applications reviewing process will begin November 30, 2026
Anticipated Start: January 2027
Permanent Part-time Position: 16hr/week
Job Title: Restorative Youth and Community Coordinator. $25.75/hr w/Holiday and Time Off prorated to 1/2 position. Candidates must have a strong commitment to connecting and building supportive and responsive restorative justice community programs, and to working collaboratively as a team with other program coordinators.
About the Position
Downeast Restorative Justice is seeking a community-minded, collaborative individual to support and develop restorative justice programming, with a focus on youth engagement, fundraising, and grant writing.
This position offers an opportunity to strengthen school and community partnerships, support justice-impacted youth, support youth-led initiatives, and help secure funding to sustain and expand DRJ’s work. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other program coordinators and Board members to build restorative communities and promote community-based approaches to addressing harm
If you are interested please email a cover letter and resume to all@downeastrestorativejustice.org
Primary Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with local schools, youth, and community organizations.
- Build and maintain relationships with regional JCCO’s (Juvenile Community Correction Officer) & Juvenile ADA’s.
- Support and assist with grant applications grant reporting.
- Support fundraising campaigns, events, and donor relationships.
- Assist with community outreach, restorative circles, and program development.
- Collaborate with program coordinators and Board members on organizational priorities.
- Maintain program records and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
- Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth and/or community organizations.
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with, or willingness to learn data management programs.
- Experience with grant writing or fundraising, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- Commitment to restorative justice, youth empowerment, and community-based approaches to addressing harm.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build trusting relationships.
- Familiarity with social media and basic administrative technology.
- Familiarity with ACES / trauma-informed care, resilience-building strategies, and an understanding of strength-based approaches to working with people.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of diversity, poverty, addiction and mental health.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and the occasional weekend.
- Volunteer management experience.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Applicants must live in or near Hancock County, Maine. Experience in restorative justice, education, community organizing, or nonprofit development is welcome. We value lived experience, and justice-impacted individuals are encouraged to apply. Background check and references will be required.
Downeast Restorative Justice is an AA/EEO employer.