Communications and Events Coordinator – Temporary

Maine Public; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 36,534,000 - 54,801,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Public is seeking a part-time, temporary Communications and Events Coordinator to support the Leadership Giving team in Portland, Maine. The role involves donor communications, event planning, and materials coordination to engage supporters.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects, and comfortable with administrative tasks like mailing lists and CRM systems. Remote and on-site work options apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and donor databases is desirable.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop donor communications and marketing materials.
• Write and coordinate grants and donor communications.
• Plan and execute donor events and nurture relationships with supporters.
• Manage mailing lists, email distributions, and communications workflows.
• Coordinate and attend events across Maine.

Skills

Written & Verbal

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

Email platforms

CRM / donor databases

Job description

Communications and Events Coordinator – Temporary

Location: Portland, Maine 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

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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is comfortable stepping into a short-term position and contributing to a mission-driven organization during an exciting time of growth!

We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public operates 14 radio frequencies (with construction permits for seven more!), five free over-the-air television signals, three television translators, and 26 links of microwave to connect it all together.

We are also the backbone of Maine’s Emergency Broadcast System. 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 equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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.