Position Summary:
The Communications & Outreach Coordinator oversees and coordinates communication efforts locally and statewide for the recovery hub and network of recovery community centers throughout Maine.
The coordinator serves as a key leader for public education and advocacy.
FLSA Classification: Hourly
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Communications Platform and Writing:
Work with PRCC Executive Director and Program Director to generate cohesive brand and communications for public relations, resource development, and other educational and promotional content
Create and manage co-branding strategies among recovery hub at Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC) and supported recovery centers throughout Maine
Support and maintain brand standards by providing tools and resources that are accessible and easy to use while ensuring consistent look and feel of communications with clear style guides
Create content to share information on statewide events and opportunities for the recovery community to participate through social media channels
Create and implement outreach, marketing and communications activities and materials
Provide writing and editorial support and communications expertise throughout the organization, including production of newsletters
Implement regular email list serve plan for e-newsletters and other alerts, including writing, editing, loading, verifying links, formatting, and scheduling content utilizing Constant Contact
Develop messaging to be included in regular communications
Provide proofreading and editorial assistance for content generated by other centers and staff members for PRCC recovery hub communications
Outreach & Public Education:
Cultivate and support community education and speaking opportunities statewide
Attend statewide events for promotion of recovery community centers
Maintain and provide marketing and resources for statewide events
Provide media communications at the event
Train, coordinate, and provide ongoing support to Recovery Rising Ambassadors statewide, including people in recovery and family members
Create and maintain comprehensive toolkits for Ambassadors to utilize in a variety of settings
Support the organization’s legislative and advocacy platforms with communication plan and strategy
Organize annual voter registration and “get out the vote” events
Identify and publicize opportunities for Recovery Rising Ambassadors to advocate for policy and platform priorities, including public hearings
Mobilize and provide materials for Recovery Rising Ambassadors to provide information, education, and share personal experiences in public forums and legislative hearings
Collaborate with similar coalitions and advocacy groups
Reports to: Program Director
Supervises: No Direct Reports
Professional Qualifications:
Passion for recovery; minimum of one year of lived experience in recovery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
Basic design skills (for social media, newsletters, brochures, etc.
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Ability to multitask with solid organizational and project management skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Proven results in implementing marketing and communications strategic plans
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WordPress, Google Analytics, Social Media platforms, Constant Contact, design software (such as Canva or Adobe), and most common office technologies
Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in communications and/or marketing
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings, weekends.
Statewide travel required.
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