Are you passionate about enriching the lives of seniors and creating a vibrant community? 75 State Street is looking for a caring Activities Assistant to help plan and lead engaging programs that support our residents’ well-being.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work with the Activities Coordinator to organize and run activities, assist with events and outings, and ensure every resident feels included and respected. You’ll help set up rooms, provide transportation, and support volunteers, all while fostering a welcoming and safe environment.

This role is perfect if you:

• Enjoy working with seniors and making a daily impact
• Are organized, creative, and a strong communicator
• Thrive in a team setting and bring fresh ideas
• Value inclusivity and resident rights

About 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a continuum of care that includes Independent Living and Assisted Living. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and individuality of older people of all financial abilities by offering supportive programs and services in an urban, residential setting. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of assisted living services in a nurturing home designed to enhance the quality of life, respect personal dignity, and to provide “peace of mind” to each resident as well as to their respective family.

What it's Like to Work Here

Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to providing our residents with sincere and thoughtful care. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others, strengthening our community, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standard of care requirements gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta's 75 State Street location being a popular place to work.

Our employees selected 75 State Street and Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values! 

What We're Looking For

The person who is ready for this opportunity will meet the following requirements:

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred. 
• Must possess valid Maine driver’s license with at least five years of driving history and clean driving record. Ability to drive 14-passenger bus after training has been provided.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, family, staff, outside facilities and vendors. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. 
• Ability to present a professional and welcoming appearance.

Click HERE to view the full job description for the Activities Assistant position.

This is a non-exempt/hourly position that pays $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials. This is a full-time (32 hours/week) position with a general schedule of Sunday - Wednesday.

Benefits

We have excellent employee benefits, including: 

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees 
• 7 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ready to Apply?

If this job sounds like a fit for you, please click through to our Employment Application and apply today!