The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) is hiring an Prevention Coordinator to join our collaborative, thoughtful, and mission-driven team.
The Prevention Coordinator plays a key part in MECASA’s statewide prevention work. The central goal of this position is to improve the capacity of local sexual assault service providers to engage in evidence-informed primary prevention programming in Maine communities. Primary prevention is aimed at changing the social/environmental conditions that enable sexual violence with the intent of preventing violence before it occurs. The work is a mix of coordination, problem-solving, relationship-building, and creating practical tools and guidance that help prevention advocates do their work more effectively.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- develop and maintain training and resources for sexual assault support center preventionists, including but not limited to the prevention toolkit, prevention orientation, monthly peer support calls, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared problem-solving.
- coordinate and/or deliver training and develop resources for member centers and sexual violence prevention allies/state partners on a variety of topics related to primary prevention of sexual violence.
- support continued implementation of a multi-pronged effort to prevent sexual violence against adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by providing direction, support and technical assistance to member centers partnering with their communities.
This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys building relationships and supporting others to enhance their skills as well as taking initiative, making an impact as a key team contributor rather than leading the effort and both collaborative and independent work.
A full position description can be found here.
MECASA represents and serves Maine’s local sexual assault support centers and children’s advocacy centers. We provide training, technical assistance, funding, and leadership to strengthen sexual violence prevention and response across the state. Our work includes supporting high-quality advocacy, improving coordination across programs, and advancing survivor-centered policy and practice.
MECASA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual victimization
- Experience in a field related to structural or systemic risk and protective factors, including public health, sexual violence prevention, and allied anti-oppressive work
- Proven ability to engage with team and partners through direct, honest, and respectful communication
- Interest in co-created learning, collaborative work, and shared problem-solving
- Experience working independently, while knowing when to engage team members
- Commitment to intentionally seeking, receiving, and integrating the input of others
- Skills to meet our programmatic goals effectively and efficiently
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in a range of settings through knowing their audience and role and engaging in clear messaging
- Interest in capacity building
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to the Prevention Director
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Our organization is committed to work/life balance and supporting the individuals with whom we work. The position’s starting salary range is $58,000 to $63,000 depending on relevant experience, skills, and expertise. The full salary range for program coordinators at MECASA is $58,000 -$78,000. This is designed as a full-time, non-exempt position, based on 40 hours per week. However, the number of hours a week is negotiable. We offer paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and retirement packages in line with industry norms, along with a flexible schedule. Individual health insurance premiums are covered partially by MECASA. We offer generous paid family medical leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter (address the job duties, minimum qualifications, and specific demonstrated experience) and resume or CV by May 22, 2026 to info@mecasa.org and include “Prevention Coordinator” in the subject line. First-round interviews are planned for late May – early June 2026. The ideal start date for this position is July 15, 2026.
