Part-Time Strategic Communications & Public Outreach

Cumberland County Government Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cumberland County Government Maine is seeking a part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer to manage day-to-day public information, coordinate with departments and leaders, and support legislative affairs and accessibility compliance. The role includes evenings or weekends as needed and a limited benefits package.

Starting pay reflects qualifications and experience, with a 32-hour work week and a pay range that supports equity across the County. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public administration or related field, and at least three years of relevant experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with media relations, websites, social media and common design or publishing tools.
• Public‑sector experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of FOAA/public-records requests and open‑meeting requirements, or ability to acquire quickly.
• Strong knowledge of website (Revise) and social media updating and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for routine media inquiries and prepare news releases and talking points.
• Maintain an accurate County website and social content; plan updates and direct inquiries.
• Prepare newsletters, annual content, presentations and simple graphics explaining services and budgets.
• Coordinate with the County’s 28 municipalities to share consistent information.
• Support public meetings, events, and announcements; coordinate event publicity.
• Assist with emergency communications and timely updates during incidents.
• Maintain a communications calendar, templates and records; monitor FOAA requests.
• Support legislative affairs and draft testimony and briefing materials.
• Serve as ADA Accessibility Coordinator to coordinate accommodations.

Skills

Media relations

Website updates

Social media

Design/publishing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/journalism/public administration or related field

Tools

Revise CMS

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Cumberland County Government Maine is seeking a part-time Communications and Public Relations Officer to manage day-to-day public information, coordinate with departments and leaders, and support legislative affairs and accessibility compliance. The role includes evenings or weekends as needed and a limited benefits package.

Starting pay reflects qualifications and experience, with a 32-hour work week and a pay range that supports equity across the County. Authorized to work in the U.S.