Job Opening: Administrative Assistant

Thank you for your interest in joining the MEJ team! If you haven't already, please read the job description on our website before submitting your application. We require a resume and answers to our two questions below to be considered for this position (no cover letter required). Please do not use AI to write the answers to the screening questions below; we want to hear directly from your perspective.

Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically-excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart

We will not respond to incomplete applications. You will be redirected to our website if your form goes through. Applications will be accepted until May 26th, 2026, or until the position is filled. If you have any questions about this form, please email admin@mejp.org. Thank you!

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Please upload your resume/CV (pdf preferred - please name the file starting with your first and last name)

No cover letter required. Instead, we ask candidates to answer the following three questions. These are designed to help us get to know your leadership approach, values, and alignment with what we see as must-haves for this role. Please keep your responses to no more than 300 words per question.

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Please do not use AI to write the answers to the screening questions below; we want to hear directly from your perspective.

Q1. What motivates you to want to work for Maine Equal Justice in an administrative “behind the scenes" supportive role?

Q2. Can you describe your strategy to stay organized and muti-task different priorities while also juggling incoming requests? What tools or methods do you use to make sure nothing is missed?

Q3. How would people you’ve worked with describe you?

(Optional) Do you have anything additional you would like to share at this time? For example, is there anything else you’d like us to know about you that may not be evident from your resume?

Maine Equal Justice is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other consideration prohibited by law. Persons who are of color, are current or former recipients of public assistance, or have a lived experience of poverty are especially encouraged to apply.

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