Community Relations Specialist jobs in Maine
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Development and Community Relations Manager
- New Beginnings Inc
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Lewiston, ME
FULL_TIME
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NEW BEGINNINGS, INC.
Position Title: Development and Community Relations Manager
Programs: Administration
Position Type: Exempt
Salary from $70,000 and up depending on experience.
Job Summary: The Development and Community Relations Manager works in close collaboration with the Director of Development & Community Relations to identify and apply for state, federal and private grants to further the mission of the organization. This position focuses on grant writing and reporting, while supporting agency fundraising and development. The Manager works with the Director to cultivate funder/donor relationships and develop diverse funding sources to sustain new and existing programs. With the Leadership Team and program staff, they work to integrate new funding steams and reporting requirements into the agency.
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Essential Job Functions:
1. Grant Development, Writing, and Management
a. Work with the Director of Development & Community Relations and Program Directors to establish priority areas for grant-seeking to meet agency needs, expand programs, and increase revenue.
b. Research potential sources of grant funding from foundations and government sources.
c. Write and edit federal and state grants and contracts and ensure timely submittal; in conjunction with Directors, ensure compliance with all requirements once awarded.
d. Research, write, and submit letters of intent and grant proposals to private foundations.
e. Maintain agency monthly and annual schedules for grant applications, reports and renewals.
f. Work with agency data management staff for compiling client data needed for reporting; assist Program Directors/staff as needed with drafting/editing narratives for grant reports.
2. Fundraising and Development
a. Support the execution of the agency development strategy to increase revenue.
b. Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors, foundations, government agencies, municipalities, and corporations.
c. Participate in and support the agency fundraising and marketing plans and support the development and implementation of publicity, special events, annual fund, and capital campaigns.
3. Community Relations and Administrative Management
a. Represent agency at presentations/speaking engagements as needed; participates in community and statewide networking groups as assigned.
b. Interact with staff, youth/clients, donors, volunteers, and the public in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner; model respect and encourage culture of philanthropy
c. Maintain strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information
d. Assist in preparation of department budgets and track expenditures within budget
e. Participate in administrative, management, and/or Board committee meetings as assigned
f. Supervise staff and/or volunteers for grants and development functions
g. Any other duties assigned by the Director of Development & Community Relations
Specifications and Qualifications
Education and Training:
Bachelor?s degree strongly preferred. 5 years? experience with increasing responsibility for grant writing and development in a non-profit may be substituted for a bachelor?s degree. Training in nonprofit and/or public grant writing required. Experience/training in nonprofit grants management, program development, social services grant reporting, fundraising, or other relevant skills preferred.
Job Related Experience:
Minimum of 2 years? successful development and proven grant writing experience required.
Specialized Skills:
Excellent writing and editing skills required. Ability to communicate clearly and engage/influence others via grant proposals, phone, email, and in person. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to work independently and as a team. Excellent Windows-based computer, word processing, formatting/layout, PDF, and web research skills required.
Cognitive Requirements:
Able to communicate and write skillfully in English, and compose original content and correspondence with excellent readability. Able to self teach/self-directed. Flexibility and ability to multi-task desired. Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy, and writing skills at an advanced degree level.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to climb stairs and sit/work at a computer/video monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
Work Environment:
Second floor agency administrative offices and some travel to various community settings; some evening and weekend hours required for events and meeting grant deadlines. - 10 Days Ago
Community Solar Events Specialist
- Maine Community Solar
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- A Mission-Driven CompanyMaine Community Solar is the local pioneer at the forefront of environmental renewable energy. We are on a mission to create a sustainable future for Maine, by accelerating the...
- 1 Month Ago
Community Specialist
- Lululemon
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South Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- Who We Are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transf...
- 20 Days Ago
Customer Relations Specialist
- Orkin LLC
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Bangor, ME
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means building on...
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Customer Relations Specialist
- Orkin LLC
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. That means building on...
- 10 Days Ago
Guest Relations Specialist I
- Northern Light Health
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Presque Isle, ME
FULL_TIME
- Northern Light A.R. Gould Department: Volunteer Services Position is located: Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.000100: Work Schedule: Variable Summary : The Guest Relations Spe...
- 1 Month Ago
Community Relations Specialist jobs at Popular Companies
Community Relations Specialist
- Dion's Pizza
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- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Relations Specialist
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Chicago, IL
- Summary This position is located in External Affairs Directorate, Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement. As ...
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Marketing and Community Relations Specialist
- Ywca Southern Arizona
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Tucson, AZ
- Position Summary The Marketing and Community Relations Specialist is responsible for executing the YWCA marketing plan, ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIRECTOR OF PACKET REVIEW AND PROCESSING
- City of New York
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New York, NY
- Job Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Relations Specialist
- Pets Global
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Valencia, CA
- Job Description Job Description At Pets Global Inc., we care deeply about our community, whether it’s internal or extern...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Marketing and Community Relations Specialist
- YWCA Southern Arizona
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Tucson, AZ
- Position Summary The Marketing and Community Relations Specialist is responsible for executing the YWCA marketing plan, ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Marketing & Community Relations Specialist
- Dogizone
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Rockville, MD
- Position Summary: The Marketing and Community Relations Manager is responsible for formulating, directing, and executing...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
DIRECTOR OF INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS
- City of New York
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New York, NY
- Job Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, B...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Community Relations Specialist jobs
$51,990 to $76,305
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