Summary

The Sam L. Cohen Foundation (“SLCF”) is dedicated to building opportunities for southern Maine residents to grow their potential, build healthy, productive futures, and support themselves, their families, and their communities. Based in Portland, Maine, the Foundation has worked to advance the values of its founder and grantor, Sam Cohen, for more than twenty-one years.

The Sam L. Cohen Foundation Board of Directors (“Board”) is seeking an experienced leader to guide the Foundation into the future as its next Executive Director. Grounded in the Foundation’s core values and leading with a relational approach, the Executive Director will work with the Board to shepherd the founding vision, mission, and values of the Foundation.

To Apply

More information about the Sam L. Cohen Foundation can be found at: www.samlcohenfoundation.org.

This search is being led by Ellen LaPointe, Emily McCarthy, and Marisa Chock of NPAG. We invite applications with a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications via NPAG’s candidate portal. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we anticipate interviews will begin in July 2026. Should you have questions, candidate nominations, or if you need assistance or accommodations in the application process, please contact Marisa Chock at marisa@npag.com.

The Sam L. Cohen Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.