Executive Director, Maine Continuum of Care – Hiring Notice & Position Description

The Maine Continuum of Care (MCoC) is seeking an Executive Director with strong leadership skills and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders in addressing homelessness statewide.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MCoC and is accountable to its Board of Directors, working primarily through the Board Chair. The Executive Director works in collaboration with the Board and voting membership to set strategic priorities to prevent and end homelessness in the state and align funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with those priorities. The Executive Director supports the Board’s governance functions and implements Board-approved policies and priorities; monitors grantees and assesses progress on meeting statewide goals; evaluates program performance; and ensures compliance with all funding requirements. The Executive Director serves as the lead contact for MCoC information exchange among the Board, member agencies, funders, and the public.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Continuum of Care Administration:

Monitor and implement the requirements of the HUD HEARTH Act and its regulations.
Coordinate and support the Board’s monitoring and evaluation of the Collaborative Applicant, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead, and Coordinated Entry Lead against applicable memoranda of understanding (MOUs), performance expectations, HUD requirements, and other relevant regulations.
Lead and coordinate the annual Continuum of Care funding competition and Notice of Funding Opportunity (CoC NOFO) process, including development of timelines, project review and ranking activities, Board decisions, and submission of the consolidated application in coordination with the Collaborative Applicant. Coordinate with funding and regulatory bodies and ensure timely grant submissions, contract negotiation, implementation of regulatory changes, and resolution of contract or performance challenges.
Provide day-to-day direction and coordination of staff and contractors assigned to support MCoC operations, while recognizing that employment and personnel authority remains with the employing or contracting organization.
Monitor MCoC-funded projects, evaluate and assess project impact, and recommend policy changes and improvements.
Monitor and identify new funding opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Governance/Board of Directors:

Receive feedback professionally and navigate differing viewpoints respectfully.
Support the Board in carrying out its governance responsibilities and implement Board-approved policies, priorities, and work plans.
Help implement processes for recruitment of and orientation for new Board members.
Work with the Governance Committee to maintain Board bylaws and MOUs with the Collaborative Applicant and HMIS Lead, and support periodic evaluation of those entities against established MOU requirements.
Collaborate with the Board Chair in carrying out action-and-outcomes-oriented strategic planning, setting meeting agendas and managing any follow-up tasks.
Utilize data to develop, implement and track performance toward statewide goals and objectives.
Provide the Board with timely and accurate information necessary to assist them in making informed, data-driven decisions.
Make recommendations to the Board on utilization of unused project funding.
Support MCoC committees in developing work plans aligned with Board-approved systemwide goals and monitor follow-through on assigned work.

Governance/MCoC Membership:

Design and conduct Membership meetings that engage, educate and motivate members toward best practices to end homelessness in the state.
Oversee the development of recruitment and onboarding materials to attract new members to the MCoC, to foster broad representation from the community.

Partnerships and Collaboration:

Establish and maintain strong positive relationships with MCoC grantees and overall membership.
Seek regular feedback from all grantees to ensure that federally funded programs are effective in meeting goals and benchmarks.
Partner with the Statewide Homeless Council in developing strategies to meet state goals.
Develop positive relationships with leadership from state and federal agencies, philanthropic organizations and the business community to heighten awareness of resource gaps in addressing homelessness and housing instability.

Contingency Planning Process:

Develop a process and culture for discussion of current funding levels and potential funding reductions or changes.
Regularly engage MCoC project grantees in dialogue and analysis around current HUD activity and federal budgets and discuss/prepare for potential reductions.

Communication and Community Engagement:

Monitor the Maine Homeless Planning website to ensure public access and accurate information regarding homelessness, and to promote the vision, strategic priorities and outcomes of MCoC activities.
Serve as primary contact for media response and outreach.
Coordinate with HMIS Lead and Collaborative Applicant on the execution of Point in Time and Housing Inventory Count report submissions and the development of a publicly released report.
Participate in national CoC Leadership Forums and bring forward reliable, evidence-based data and research-based best practices for use in decision-making by the Board.
Work with the Policy and Advocacy Committee, Board, MCoC membership and other key stakeholders to provide effective advocacy at the local, state and federal levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a governing board, public agencies, service providers, people with lived experience, and other diverse stakeholders.
Proven experience in building trust among diverse stakeholders and facilitating communications and decisions that have a significant impact on systems.
Strong project management, facilitation, written and verbal communication, public speaking and data-analysis skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and lead collaborative processes across organizations.
Relevant education and/or equivalent professional experience in public administration, social services, homelessness, housing, nonprofit management, or a related field, including complex grant or program management.
Demonstrated knowledge of HUD Continuum of Care Program requirements, the HEARTH Act, and federal funding processes, including the CoC NOFO, is preferred.

The position is expected to require an average of 30-35 hours per week, but hours will vary greatly based on a range of events and the Continuum of Care application cycle. Work may generally be undertaken remotely, but many meetings and events will require in-person attendance. For this reason, primary residence in Maine is expected. Work space will also be made available at MaineHousing’s office in Augusta.

Compensation will be made pursuant to a consultancy contract with MaineHousing, on behalf of the MCoC, with MCoC planning grant funds. This contract will not include benefits. Payment may be made on a biweekly or monthly basis, based on an annual rate of $125,000-145,000, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references by 5pm on Thursday, November 19, 2026 to .

Final hiring decisions are expected to be made by December 23, 2026, and it is preferred that the new Executive Director start no later than January 19, 2027.

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