Impact-Driven Development & Communications Associate

Maine Tasting Center; Waldoboro (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcoast Conservancy is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to support fundraising, member engagement, and brand storytelling across the organization. The role collaborates with leadership, staff, and volunteers to advance philanthropic priorities and advocacy efforts.

Based in Maine, this hybrid position manages donor campaigns, database activities, events, and communications across digital and print channels, with travel to capture multimedia content and represent the

Qualifications

• Past experience with fundraising and database management.
• Strong writing skills across different formats and platforms.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media best practices.
• Excellent project management, time management, and personal management skills.
• Flexibility, creativity, and willingness to work in a changing and growing environment.
• Experience with tools such as Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Squarespace (or a comparable website builder), and a CRM.

Responsibilities

• Execute donor appeals and fundraising campaigns, from donor segmentation and scheduling through follow-up.
• Process donor acknowledgments and support stewardship efforts to build long‑term donor relationships.
• Maintain and update the donor database (Neon One) to support appeals, outreach, and fundraising campaigns.
• Support membership growth by identifying opportunities to attract new members and deepen engagement with existing ones.
• Serve as a friendly point of contact for donors, participants, and community partners.
• Help plan and execute events, including the State of the Midcoast Annual Meeting and the Wellspring Celebration.
• Assist in preparing fundraising reports and materials for Board meetings.
• Stay current on fundraising trends and best practices to help strengthen engagement strategies.
• Lead a website audit and support social media strategy.

Skills

Fundraising

Writing

Project management

Digital marketing

Time management

Education

2- or 4-year degree in a related field

Tools

Neon One

Google Suite

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Squarespace

CRM

Job description

Midcoast Conservancy is seeking a Development and Communications Associate to support fundraising, member engagement, and brand storytelling across the organization. The role collaborates with leadership, staff, and volunteers to advance philanthropic priorities and advocacy efforts.

Based in Maine, this hybrid position manages donor campaigns, database activities, events, and communications across digital and print channels, with travel to capture multimedia content and represent the