Top 24 Public relations Jobs in Maine

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
City of Portland, Maine —Portland, ME
- $78,763 - $94,037 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
6d
Saco Watershed Collaborative Outreach and Communications Coordinator
University of New England —Biddeford, ME
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Business Engagement Coordinator
Better Business Bureau —Maine
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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External Communications Manager I
ModivCare Solutions, LLC —South Portland, ME
- $80,400 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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13d
Public Affairs Officer
Mount Desert Island Hospital —Bar Harbor, ME
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Wellness program
- Relocation assistance
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Manager - Philanthropy Communications
MaineHealth —Portland, ME
- $71,448.00 - $96,636.80 a year
- Email
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
7d
Marketing/Communications Manager
Cianbro —Pittsfield, ME
- $1,700 - $2,500 a week
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
Vice President - Communications and Public Affairs
MaineHealth —Portland, ME
- $244,000 - $252,000 a year
- Marketing
- Hospital
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
Staff | Communications Specialist (Maternity Coverage)
Berwick Academy —South Berwick, ME
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
Policy and Communications Director
Maine People's Alliance —Augusta, ME
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Public speaking
- Senior level
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Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Communication & Journalism
University of Maine —Orono, ME
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Advocacy Manager
PREBLE STREET —Portland, ME
- $64,022.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
1d
Banking as a Service (BaaS) Communications Coordinator
Bangor Savings Bank —Bangor, ME
- $49,739 - $71,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
Assistant Sports Information Director
Husson University —Bangor, ME
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Director of Strategic Communications, Media and Marketing
Maine Central Institute —Pittsfield, ME
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Marketing
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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2d
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Maine Community College System —Augusta, ME
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Marketing & Communications Manager
Hearty Roots —Damariscotta, ME
- $56,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
1d
Area VP of Community Development
Bristol Hospice —Bangor, ME
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
6d
Investor Services Representative I - September 2026
Stone Coast Fund Services —Portland, ME
- $54,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Community Specialist | Kittery Outlet
Lululemon —Kittery, ME
- $21.00 - $24.16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

City of Portland, Maine -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

$78,763 - $94,037 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Website maintenance
Google Workspace
Social media community building
Employee relationship building
Digital marketing tools
Graphic design software
Video communication
Public relations
Productivity software
Strategic communications
Community relationship building
Digital design

Full Job Description

Community Engagement Coordinator
Executive Department

About the City of Portland Communications & Digital Services Office:

The City's Communications & Digital Services Office is housed within the City Manager’s Office/Executive Department. Consisting of three employees, the office handles all internal, external and digital communications, public and media relations, 311 customer service, marketing, and public records requests. This includes social media and website management, and digital community engagement tools.

Job Summary:

The Community Engagement Coordinator is a newly created position that will proactively educate, engage, and build trust with the community, including citizens, neighborhood associations, tenants groups, immigrant and refugee communities, nonprofit organizations, business groups, youth organizations, faith communities, senior groups, and other community partners and constituents (the “Community Groups”). They will do this with the overarching goal of ensuring that constituents have meaningful opportunities to help shape City decisions, and serve as a bridge between the community, elected officials, and City staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Builds trusting relationships with Community Groups, including engaging them in both traditional and non-traditional settings, including holding on-site and off-site “office hours,” listening sessions, pop-up events, workshops, town halls, and attending and engaging in alternative forums and events.
Proactively and strategically communicates about and engages the public around City programs, services, projects, and initiatives. This includes major or controversial projects to ensure community education occurs prior to Council consideration.
Provides public education on municipal government in general, and showcases how the public can engage with elected officials and City staff.
Builds and facilitates effective channels for community feedback and input, including from populations who are historically less engaged in municipal government.
Manages and oversees annual community surveys and other one-time surveys to gather public feedback and data.
Partners with City departments to develop engagement plans for major projects and policy initiatives to provide opportunities for early and regular education and input.
Provides support to City Councilors for District meetings, including driving attendance, accessibility, and preparing content for distribution.
Assists with content management, including creation of social media and web content, and ensures accessibility compliance across various platforms.
Assists with maintenance support of the City’s digital community engagement communications tools.
Coordinates with the Equity and Compliance Officer and others on implementing the City’s Language Access Program and other communication accessibility initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Community Development, or a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a communications, public relations, and/or community engagement setting; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Significant experience in professional communications and community outreach, with a proven ability to engage diverse populations and manage complex public messaging.
Experience in facilitating interactions between different groups of individuals.
Exceptional written, verbal, and video communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics for general audiences.
Strong computer skills, including website management, digital communication tools, content management systems, graphic design software/tools, and proficiency with Google G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
Experience with creating content for and managing social media and other communications channels.
Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and in a highly confidential environment.
Extremely organized with strong planning and time management skills.
Ability to facilitate productive conversations, navigate disagreements, and build consensus.
Ability to establish and maintain strong and trusting working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, city staff, Community Groups, media representatives, and the general public.
Ability to stay on top of new ways to innovate and accomplish engagement and communication goals.
Ability to multitask and be resourceful in a fast-paced office environment.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This is primarily a Monday - Friday position. This position does qualify for flexible work. Occasional night and weekend work may be required to attend community events and meetings.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union position, Grade C43, with a starting pay range of $78,763-$94,037 per year, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the City’s policies and non-union pay plan

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : NON UNION

Job Family : ADMIN & SUPPORT SERVICES

Posting Start : 08/14/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Job Description

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public relations jobs in maine

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Saco Watershed Collaborative Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Business Engagement Coordinator

External Communications Manager I

Public Affairs Officer

Manager - Philanthropy Communications

Marketing/Communications Manager

Vice President - Communications and Public Affairs

Staff | Communications Specialist (Maternity Coverage)

Policy and Communications Director

Part -Time Faculty (Temporary) in Communication & Journalism

Advocacy Manager

Banking as a Service (BaaS) Communications Coordinator

Assistant Sports Information Director

Director of Strategic Communications, Media and Marketing

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Marketing & Communications Manager

Area VP of Community Development

Investor Services Representative I - September 2026

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