Director – Maine Families for Vaccines

American Families for Vaccines + AFV Action Fund

. Serve as the lead strategist and spokesperson for Maine Families for Vaccines .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Maine • United StatesLead💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advocacy strategy, public health policy, and community engagement, with a strong focus on evidence-based communication and relationship-building with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead campaigns, manage budgets, and mobilize diverse groups for public health initiatives.

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Advocacy Campaign CoordinationPublic SpeakingLegislative TrackingCommunity EngagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Advocacy StrategyLegislative CampaignsPublic Health PolicyContent DevelopmentGrant Proposal Writing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWriting SkillsTraining and MobilizationCollaborationStorytelling

Tools & Technologies

QuorumCanvaSocial Media ManagementDigital Organizing Tools

Industry Keywords

Public HealthVaccine PolicyMaine Political LandscapeEvidence-Based PolicyCommunity Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead strategist and spokesperson for Maine Families for Vaccines
Design and execute state strategic plans, including legislative and public education campaigns
Track and respond to legislative and regulatory threats related to vaccine policy in Maine
Represent the organization in coalitions, media, and policy forums
Collaborate with other State Chapter Directors to strengthen organizing across the region and nation
Recruit, train, and mobilize advocates, including experts, parents, and community leaders
Develop and lead advocacy trainings, storytelling initiatives, and public testimony preparation
Plan and execute statewide advocacy days and rapid response actions
Build and maintain a network of in-state partners and volunteers
Develop content for social media, newsletters, and action alerts
Serve as a media spokesperson when needed
Collaborate with national communications staff to ensure message alignment
Cultivate relationships with legislators, staff, and relevant agencies
Brief policymakers and allies on evidence-based immunization policy
Draft fact sheets, memos, and position statements
Track and report monthly and quarterly progress to AFV leadership
Manage an in-state budget with support from the national finance team
Contribute to grant proposals and reporting
Supervise part-time staff, volunteers, or interns as chapter growth allows

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in organizing, policy, public health, or advocacy
Proven experience running or coordinating successful advocacy or legislative campaigns
Deep knowledge of Maine’s political and health landscapes
Strong public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills
Experience working with marginalized communities
Commitment to evidence-based policy and science-centered communication
Ability to work some evenings/weekends and travel in-state as needed
Preferred: background in public health, education, medicine, or policy
Preferred: familiarity with Quorum, Canva, or other digital organizing and design tools
Preferred: bilingual or multilingual proficiency
Must reside in Maine

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Remote work flexibility
Flexible work hours
Fully remote work environment
Opportunities to travel and engage colleagues in-person a few times per year
401(k) with employer contribution
Short and Long Term Disability
Parental Leave