Part-Time Public Affairs & Communications Officer

Cumberland County Government; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Cumberland County Government seeks a part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer to provide clear, timely information to residents, employees, media and community partners. The role requires coordinating with county leadership and municipalities, managing rapid responses and accessibility needs.

Responsibilities include media relations, website and social media maintenance, newsletters, and event communications, with occasional evenings or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience; equivalent education considered.
• Experience with media relations, websites, social media and design/publishing tools.
• Public-sector experience preferred; FOAA knowledge or ability to acquire quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for routine media inquiries and prepare releases and talking points.
• Maintain accurate website and social media content; plan updates and direct inquiries.
• Prepare newsletters, reports, presentations and simple graphics; ensure consistent branding.
• Coordinate with the County’s 28 municipalities for consistent information sharing.
• Support public meetings, events, and emergency communications as needed.
• Assist legislative affairs and coordinate FOAA requests with departments.
• Act as ADA Accessibility Coordinator to support accessible communications.

Skills

Media relations

Websites

Social media

Design tools

Publishing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Revise CMS

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Cumberland County Government seeks a part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer to provide clear, timely information to residents, employees, media and community partners. The role requires coordinating with county leadership and municipalities, managing rapid responses and accessibility needs.

Responsibilities include media relations, website and social media maintenance, newsletters, and event communications, with occasional evenings or emergencies.