Job Opportunities
NOW HIRING:
Assistant Operations Manager
- Position Overview:
- The Assistant Operations Manager plays a key role in supporting MATE’s housing repair projects, assisting the Operations Manager with job site coordination, materials management, and volunteer support. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in home repair and property maintenance while making a meaningful impact.
- Employment Category: Hourly, Seasonal (June 9 – August 18)
- Schedule: 35-40 hrs/week, flexible with occasional weekends
- Compensation: $20-$25/hr + potential performance bonus
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with on-site repairs and volunteer work
- Purchase, deliver, and organize tools and materials
- Ensure job site safety and proper equipment storage
- Maintain inventory, vehicle upkeep, and budget tracking
- Communicate with homeowners, volunteers, and staff
- Occasionally step in for the Operations Manager as needed
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Qualifications:
REQUIRED
- Basic construction knowledge
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Proficiency with Google Drive software
- At least 18 years old & able to pass a background check
PREFERRED
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Passion for MATE’s mission
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Experience leading volunteer groups
TO APPLY:
Email Application To: office@missionattheeastward.org
or
Mail Application To: Mission at the Eastward. PO Box 206. Farmington, ME 04938
ABOUT MATE
Mission at the Eastward (MATE) is a nonprofit that provides volunteer home repairs, transitional housing, and youth outreach to create lives of hope, dignity, and security in Central Western Maine. Our primary program, MATE Housing Repair (MHR), offers one of the most enriching and rewarding service opportunities in the country. Each summer, 300-400 volunteers from around the east coast travel to rural Maine, usually for a week at a time, to conduct home repairs for mostly low-income individuals or families and the elderly. Our service keeps people safe and healthy in their homes and out of the devastating cycle of homelessness. Arguably, the most important part of our service is the deep bond that’s developed between staff, volunteers, and homeowners that delivers help, hope, and connection to all who are involved in the experience and creates a ripple effect larger than we are able to comprehend.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mission at the Eastward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.