Communications and Events Coordinator - Temporary

Maine Public Media; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Public is seeking a Communications and Events Coordinator to support the Leadership Giving team. This role will develop donor communications, coordinate outreach and marketing materials, and assist with grant writing.

The position plans and executes donor events and helps strengthen relationships with Maine Public's philanthropic supporters. The ideal candidate is an organized, creative communicator who can manage multiple projects, work with teams, and handle communications logistics,

Qualifications

• Two years of nonprofit fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Leadership Giving donor communications and outreach.
• Coordinate and write grant materials.
• Plan and execute donor events and strengthen relationships with Maine Public's philanthropic supporters.
• Manage mailing lists and email distributions.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Project management

Event coordination

CRM tools

Email marketing

Driver's license

Tools

CRM / donor databases

Email distribution platforms

Job description

Communications and Events Coordinator - Temporary

Position Type: Development/Fundraising/Communications and Events Coordinator - Temporary

Date Posted: 9/22/2026

Location: Portland

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

Approx. 20-30 hours per week and $25.50 hourly, commensurate with experience.

We can offer a combination of remote and onsite work, evening and weekend hours will be required in connection with events, and some travel throughout Maine will be necessary.

Job Description

Maine Public is seeking a highly organized and creative communications professional to support our Leadership Giving team. This position will play an important role in developing donor communications, coordinating outreach and marketing materials, and writing and coordinating grants. The position plans and executes donor events and helps strengthen relationships with Maine Public's philanthropic supporters.

The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and communicator who enjoys managing multiple projects, working collaboratively, and ensuring that communications are thoughtful, accurate, timely, and engaging. This role also requires comfort with the technical and administrative aspects of communications, including managing mailing lists, coordinating email distributions, supporting communications workflows, and coordinating and attending donor events.

Job Requirements

Two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and project management abilities, attention to detail, and accuracy are required. Experience with email marketing platforms, CRM or donor databases, list management, or similar communications tools is highly desirable. A valid driver's license is required.

About Maine Public

We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As a statewide PBS/NPR joint licensee, Maine Public serves our communities through our radio, television, educational, and web services. Maine Public provides ideas, information, and lifelong learning to a diverse public. We are also the backbone of Maine's Emergency Broadcast System. The majority of our services are available to everyone at no charge, and we broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs. With NPR, PBS, and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high integrity journalism and programming.

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.

Maine Public believes that belonging and inclusion drives our success, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: [e-mail], 1-800-884-1717.