AmeriCorps Seniors - Senior Companion Program Coordinator

The SCP Coordinator supports the AmeriCorps Seniors: Senior Companion Program by supervising volunteers in assigned counties who provide companionship to homebound and socially isolated older adults. Working under the SCP Director, this role handles volunteer recruitment, training, and placement; coordinates with nonprofit partner agencies; assist with program compliance with AmeriCorps Seniors grant requirements. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $47,101 to $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the AmeriCorps Seniors: Senior Companion Program job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years’ experience in community-based services and programming.

Preferred:

• Experience in community outreach.
• Experience in managing grant reports and budgets.
• Interest in the issues and needs of older adults and their families.
• Demonstrated skill in personnel and program management.
• Skill in working collaboratively with other agencies and organizations.
• Strong program solving skills.
• Self-motived and self-directed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, developing and maintaining spreadsheets, and in creating flyers, and newsletters.
  

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 9, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jennifer Jain at [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and fingerprinting.