*Goodwill NNE* Lights Out Art Education Coordinator VISTA

Overview
Lights Out Gallery was founded in 2019 and has worked to expand what is possible in Maine as a contemporary arts destination while creating stronger connections between rural Maine communities and regional, national, and international arts conversations. The organization’s mission centers on increasing access to arts and cultural experiences while supporting artists, creative entrepreneurship, and community revitalization throughout Maine. Lights Out pursues this mission through documentation and exhibition of Maine artists, production of public programming and cultural events, and development of a growing rural community arts center in Norway, Maine that is rapidly becoming a regional hub for artists, educators, and community members.

Member Duties
The Art Education Coordinator VISTA member will increase the amount of available arts programming for youth in Oxford County schools. This project will provide students with safe extracurricular activities and allow them to receive academic support, increasing the likelihood of them staying in school until graduation. As a result of this project, children in Oxford County will be more prepared and engaged in the pursuit of education toward a purposeful career in the area, helping to alleviate poverty and slow outmigration of skilled workers. The VISTA will focus on building community connections between Lights Out, local community organizations, and Oxford County schools and build the framework for no‑cost summer and after‑school art programs for Oxford County students.

Program Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Terms
Permits attendance at school during off hours. Car recommended. Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas

Education

Neighborhood Revitalization

Community and Economic Development

Entrepreneur/Business

Community Outreach

Children/Youth

Skills

Fine Arts/Crafts

Communications

Youth Development

Community Organization

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Business/Entrepreneur

Education

Team Work

Leadership

Details
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: Goodwill NNE Lights Out Art Education Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement: Minimum 18

Program Locations: MAINE

Accepting Applications: From 05/15/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact
Sol Carpenter
Goodwill NNE Americorps
Portland ME 04103
207-298-7016
sol.carpenter@goodwillnne.org
https://goodwillnne.org/workforce-services/americorps/

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