The University of Maine, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a professional position as a Communications & Outreach Coordinator. This is an on-going, full-time position that serves to facilitate and enhance the communications and outreach activities of the Mitchell Center.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Create written content for all Mitchell Center print and digital materials.


• Design, edit, and distribute the Mitchell Center’s e-newsletter.


• Develop creative content and provide on-going maintenance for the Mitchell Center website.


• Develop and implement a social media plan for the Mitchell Center. Post events, news, and other relevant items to the Mitchell Center’s Facebook page.


• Work with press and media outlets to distribute Mitchell Center content.


• Plan and implement marketing strategies across all media in collaboration with Mitchell Center staff.


• Organize and maintain digital media libraries. Assist in the acquisition of digital media for new projects.


• Design and edit Mitchell Center print materials including newsletters, brochures, programs and flyers.


• Represent the Mitchell Center at various events and conferences.


• Other reasonable duties to facilitate the success of the Center.

Knowledge and Skill Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.


• Experience in science writing (especially for lay audiences), editing, web publishing, and graphic design required.


• Experience with Photoshop, QuarkXpress (or equivalent), Word, Excel, and WordPress required.


• Experience and interest in solving sustainability problems preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver’s license.


• Ability to work creatively and independently within a team environment, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.