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Throughout the last year, tens of thousands of Maine workers lost their jobs due to an unprecedented
pandemic and the resulting recession that sent shock waves through our economy. When these workers
turned to the unemployment insurance (UI) program for urgent help, they encountered a program
unprepared and unable to manage the magnitude of claims filed. Many waited months for benefits while
they struggled to pay the rent and put food on the table. Had the federal government not stepped in by
creating three new UI programs to supplement inadequate state programs, nearly two-thirds of Maine’s
unemployed workers would have been left without any support during the crisis.

The Invest in Tomorrow initiative is driven by a broad network of organizations and individuals across the state who have come together to ensure all Maine families with children can meet their basic needs and have opportunities for good jobs and a brighter future.

Job Summary: The person in this position guides and develops financial resources, oversees financial budgeting and operations, manages human resources, and supervises members of the admin team. The successful candidate will be able to plan, lead, manage, and implement work plans and annual goals. The candidate must be detail oriented and oversee a range of office functions. Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Maine Equal Justice has identified legislative priorities as of January 2021. As more bills are printed and the legislative session moves forward, we may add additional priority bills that would work to increase economic security, opportunity, and equity to this list at our website, www.maineequaljustice.org.

For over 20 years Maine Equal Justice has advanced solutions to poverty two ways: providing legal assistance directly to Maine residents—and advocating statewide for systemic reform.

High quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.

Weekly-yearly income guidelines for a wide range of healthcare options: MaineCare, Expansion, CHIP

Information about coverage for cancer screening for women without insurance and MaineCare for women with breast and cervical cancer.