Florence House, one of Preble Street’s Housing First programs, provides comprehensive supportive services, shelter, and permanent housing for women 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A full-time Assistant Director position is available at Florence House. The Assistant Director’s role is essential in ensuring the program provides low-barrier, accessible services for clients accessing shelter and support to tenants in maintaining housing stability in alignment with program objectives and the agency mission. Responsibilities of the Assistant Director include performance and oversight of administrative functions, client services programming, and staff management; supervising members of the direct service management team; and working closely with and in support of the Program Director on all aspects of program management. The Assistant Director regularly engages with clients and supports staff in the shelter spaces.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a Tuesday – Saturday, 7am – 3:30pm schedule with further evening and weekend hours as needed.

Required qualifications include significant, relevant experience in nonprofit management and an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work, public administration, business administration or related field of study, or a comparable combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for MHRT-C certification; MSW or clinical licensure and 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Additions qualifications include an understanding of and alignment with Preble Street’s social justice mission; strong skills and experience in team management and leadership in a complex program or organization; commitment to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and services; ability to successfully plan, implement, and manage programs; and ability to adapt to and navigate change.
Compensation & Benefits
This exempt, salaried position offers competitive compensation at $62,000 – $65,000 annualized, as well as generous insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan benefits, including:

• 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 16 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person