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We Are Hiring a Temporary Office Specialist!

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations (Permanent Commission; the agency) is looking for a temporary Office Specialist to provide essential administrative support! As you read the job description below, please remember that applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many professional skills and lived experiences can make people successful in this role. We hope to hear from you!

Understanding Black history is a step toward healing intergenerational trauma

Celebrating the Diversity and Contributions of Black Communities

The Maine Black Community is made up of non immigrant Black Mainers and immigrant Black Mainers or New Americans. We use the term “African Americans” to mean those whose ancestry traces back to slavery, either from Maine or other parts of North and South America and the Caribbean.

Acknowledging Our Past: The Importance of Inclusive Land and Labor Acknowledgments

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is crucial to reflect not only on the achievements and resilience of the Black community but also on the historical injustices that have shaped the United States and Maine.