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*Goodwill VISTA* Community Outreach Coordination VISTA
 
 
 
Founded in 2019 by friends and collaborators Reed Stone McLean, Daniel Sipe, and Karlë Woods, Lights Out Gallery has worked tirelessly to promote art in Maine. Incorporated as a 501c3 nonprofit in 2021, the organization’s mission centers on expanding what is possible in Maine as a contemporary arts destination in conversation with regional, national, and international arts. Lights Out has pursued its mission through the work of documenting and exhibiting the work of Maine artists, and by building a rural community arts center that is rapidly becoming a regional hub for art and artists. Our mission is to connect Maine artists and their circles to a broader community. We feature emerging and established artists alongside one another to encourage conversation, collaboration, and camaraderie. Building and supporting community goes beyond what one might envision in a traditional art gallery. Lights Out is also working to build a community coworking space, internet hub, and tech lending library that will allow community members access to broadband internet and equipment needed to get small businesses off the ground and access technology needed to complete education - in an area that where many still lack access to these items and the community is still greatly impacted by the closing of several key industries that employed much of the population.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will support our mission to expand economic opportunity in Western Maine by helping build and sustain a community coworking space. They will focus on growing a base of volunteers and donors through outreach, storytelling, and engagement. The VISTA will assist with special fundraising initiatives and community events, including the Norway Maine Arts Festival, which help bring visibility and resources to the project and community. They will also improve our social media and email communication to strengthen connections with our growing statewide and national audience. This work is key to building long-term sustainability and impact. The chance to help organize the Norway Arts Festival is also a great professional development opportunity!
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Community Outreach ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Business/Entrepreneur . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*Goodwill VISTA* Community Outreach Coordination VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Accepting Applications
From  06/11/2025  To  01/01/2026 
Contact Sol Carpenter
Goodwill NNE AmeriCorps
Portland   ME   04103
207-298-7016
sol.carpenter@goodwillnne.org
Listing ID 126563

       

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