Communications and Outreach Coordinator

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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 water
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Basic design skills (for social media, newsletters, brochures, etc.)
• 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.