OUT Maine seeks a vibrant and motivated Communications and Social Media Coordinator to spearhead our outreach efforts. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing strategic communications, social media, and public relations initiatives to amplify awareness of OUT Maine's mission and accomplishments. As the face of our organization's online presence, you will play a crucial role in engaging our audience and fostering meaningful connections with LGBTQIA2S youth and their allies.

At OUT Maine, our mission is bold and clear: we strive to foster environments that embrace and celebrate the rich diversity of queer youth in Maine. We are committed to transforming the systems that intersect with their lives, ensuring that they feel valued, supported, and affirmed. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we work tirelessly to create a more inclusive and welcoming society where every young person can thrive regardless of their intersecting identities.

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the following qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and demonstrated related experience.
• Strong communication skills, including oral and written, are essential.
• Outstanding social media management and creation skills.
• Experience and/or interest in working to help LGBTQIA2S youth thrive is required.
• Solid networking experience in Maine a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituencies, including youth, family members, co-workers, and professionals supporting LGBTQIA2S youth and the community at large.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong time management, organization, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting information to multiple audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with multiple partners.

This full-time position is based in Rockland, Maine, with hybrid remote options. Statewide travel is required. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed. The candidate must successfully pass criminal background, child protective services, and sex offender checks. The candidate must also have a good driving record and be able to lift boxes up to 50 lbs. 

Salary ranges from $48,000 to $52,000, depending on experience. Three weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of sick leave, 14 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid employee-only health insurance, employer-paid short-term disability insurance, and retirement contribution. Dental insurance is available as a payroll deduction.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume, cover letter, writing and social media content examples, and three references to resumes@outmaine.org by June 3, 2024. No phone calls please. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

OUT Maine values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We follow federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability or veteran status.