*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 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps