Careers
WHY WORK AT AVESTA?
- Help improve people’s lives
- Competitive hourly and salary rates
- Career development and advancement
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with 100% match (up to 6% of salary) – 100% vested immediately
- Free wellness services for benefits-eligible employees
Avesta Housing has been named
a Best Place to Work in Maine
two years in a row (2024-25)
Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths.
We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply.
Current Job Openings
- Cook - 75 State Street
- Full-Time Dining Room Staff (7:00am - 2:00pm) - 75 State Street
- Vice President of Growth & Innovation - Portland, ME
- Vice President of Finance - Portland, ME
- Office Support Specialist - Portland, ME
- Maintenance Technician - Portland, ME
- Certified Residential Medication Aide/Personal Support Specialist (CRMA/PSS) - 75 State Street
- Property Manager - Greater Portland, ME
- Real Estate Development Officer - Portland, ME
- AI Innovation Fellow (Temporary) - Portland, ME
- Maintenance Technician - Greater Portland, ME
- Personal Support Specialist (PSS) - Independent Living - 75 State Street
Benefits
- Health Insurance – We pay 100% for employee POS/HSA-POS
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Health Savings Account option with employer contribution
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts available
- Dental Insurance – We pay 100% for employees
- Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance equal to annual salary
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with 100% match (up to 6% of salary) – 100% vested immediately
- 13 paid holidays and generous earned-time policy
- Cash payment in lieu of benefits
- Educational training reimbursement for professional development
- Free parking
Our CORE Values
Humanity
We care about people
Stewardship
We manage our resources responsibly, efficiently and sustainably
Relationships
We seek meaningful interaction and effective collaboration
Quality
We pursue excellence in all our work